The Urbanity in Malai Chupinit’s Literary Works

Abstract

This research aims to study the urbanity in the literary works of Malai Chupinit. The researcher collected data from Malai Chupinit's short stories and novels between 1927 - 1963

which represents the scene, atmosphere and way of life of people in urban society. This research used the concept of modernization. The research result was presented by using descriptive analysis.   

               The result of this study found that Malai Chupinit portrayed the transformation of the city through the process of Western modernization and capitalism. The author describes a urbanity as a symbol of modernity in Thai society. The urbanity that appears in the literature of Malai Chupinit is divided into 4 areas as follows: 1) An appearance of urbanity 2) Urbanization which developed by Capitalism. 3) Urbanization and rural expansion 4) Urbanization and inequality in urban society. Even though Malai Chupinit portrayed a modern city but the author also reflects the problems caused by modernization in urban areas. As the conclusion, urbanity that appears in Malai Chupinit 's literatures reflects the outcome of the modernization process that does not bring about a perfect modern city.