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Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2022 im Fachbereich Anglistik - Literatur, Note: 1,3, Christian-Albrechts-Universität Kiel, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: The dystopian series "Squid Game" is based on an anti-capitalist allegory. In this paper and to shed light on this allegory, the anti-capitalism and its implications are aimed to be approached through Althusser s theories on ideology and capitalism. Consequently, the leading question of this paper is, as follows, to what extent can Althusser s theories be applied to the Netflix series Squid Game and, hence, be considered anti-capitalist? In order to answer the stated question, capitalism in South Korea and its roots are portrayed firstly, followed by a broad and founded explanation of why Squid Game is considered a capitalist dystopia. Afterward, Squid Game is being approached through Althusser s theories on ideology to properly provide a valid discussion on why that series resembles an anti-capitalist allegory. Lastly, a summarising conclusion ends this paper.