This study is about Patriarchal Culture in Madeline Miller, Circe. The
objectives of the study are to identify and explain the forms of patriarchal culture and
the effect of patriarchal culture on the main character, Circe. This study utilizes
feminist analysis and literary theory approach to unveil the role and influence of
patriarchal culture within the novel. Through an in-depth analysis of the main
character, Circe, this research reveals how ancient Greek patriarchal culture produce
the oppression and subordination of women in society. The findings of this research
demonstrate that the novel Circe creatively reinterprets myths and showcases the
vulnerability and strength of women that are sometimes overlooked in ancient Greek
mythology narratives. The character of Circe is employed to depict women's struggle
against patriarchal norms and their quest for self-sovereignty. From the results of
analysis, there are two forms of patriarchal culture, namely Private Patriarchy and
Public Patriarchy. The patriarchal culture that is still considered normal in this fairy
tale has a negative impact on the goddess in many ways. Women lose a lot due to the
dominance of men over them. Women are devalued by the powerful gods who also
put them in a poor position. As a result of this patriarchal culture, the Goddesses are
subject to many misconceptions. These gods believe that women are just there to
serve their husbands and procreate, as Perse does. The last effect of this patriarchal
society is the prevalence of severe physical or psychological violence.
