LEXICAL AND STYLISTIC FEATURES AS MARKERS OF AUTHORIAL PERSONA THROUGH “A TALE OF TWO CITIES” BY CHARLES DICKENS
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Keywords: lexical features, stylistic analysis, Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities, authorial persona, narrative cohesion, literary analysis, function words, thematic exploration, linguistic choices.Abstract
This article explores the intricate relationship between lexical and stylistic features in literature and their role in conveying the authorial persona. Using Charles Dickens's A Tale of Two Cities as a case study, the discussion highlights how linguistic choices—ranging from function words to stylistic devices—serve to reflect the author’s worldview, cultural influences, and thematic intentions. Through detailed analysis, the article examines how Dickens’s use of conjunctions, pronouns, repetition, and spatial prepositions creates rhythm, enhances thematic depth, and strengthens narrative cohesion. The study also addresses the broader significance of stylistic elements such as tone, metaphor, and grammatical cohesion in shaping the emotional and intellectual engagement of readers.
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