An Eco-linguistic Analysis of Urban Landscape and Social Critique in James Joyce's Dubliners
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The main objective of this research is to revisit Stibbe (2015) framework of Eco-linguistics where he believes that it analyses language to reveal the stories we live by, judges those stories from an ecological perspective, resists damaging stories and contributes to the search for new stories to live by. This study examines James Joyce's Dubliners through an eco-linguistic perspective, focusing on the interplay between language, environment, and social critique. The detailed descriptions of Dublin's urban landscape and ecological symbols reflect the characters' inner lives and critique early 20th-century social conditions. The analysis draws on theoretical contributions from eco -linguistics and environmental criticism, emphasizing the use of linguistic landscapes and ecological metaphors to convey themes of stagnation, aspiration, and interconnectedness. By immersing the reader in the physical and social environments of Dublin, Joyce's language deepens empathy for the characters and enhances understanding of broader socio-environmental issues.
Authors: Muhammad Ajmal, Safia Siddiqui, Amber Hafeez
Language: English
Subfield: Literature and Literary Theory
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4403888738