Which Marxist term refers to the feeling of being separated from the products of one's labor and from one's own human essence?
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Correct answer: Class Alienation
Under capitalism, the worker produces objects they do not own and performs repetitive tasks. Marxist critics look for 'alienation' in literature through characters who feel disconnected from their work, society, or themselves.
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