1. Lexical categories
2. Grammatical categories
3. Figures of speech, etc.
4. Context and cohesion
5. Interpretation of the text
The novel Under the Duvet by Marian Keyes contains short stories about the writer’s life. The following essay will analyse the chapter “Swinging London” in which Marian Keyes describes her arrival in London after having left Dublin at the age of 22. The analysis will consist of four main parts followed by an interpretation of the text on the basis of the analysis. The four aspects of analysis are, in order of appearance; lexical and grammatical categories, figures of speech, etc., context and cohesion.
Table of Contents
- Stylistic analysis of a sample of literary prose
- Lexical categories
- Grammatical categories
- Figures of speech, etc.
- Context and cohesion
- Interpretation of the text
Objectives and Key Themes
This essay analyzes the chapter "Swinging London" from Marian Keyes' novel "Under the Duvet", focusing on the author's depiction of the protagonist's move from Dublin to London. The analysis explores the stylistic features of the text, including lexical categories, grammatical structures, figures of speech, context, and cohesion, to understand how these elements contribute to the overall meaning and effect of the text.
- The linguistic features used to portray Dublin and London.
- The portrayal of the protagonist's transition from Dublin to London.
- The use of language to evoke the protagonist's emotions and experiences.
- The role of informal language in conveying the protagonist's voice and personality.
- The analysis of the narrative style and its relationship to the text's overall message.
Chapter Summaries
The chapter "Swinging London" describes the protagonist's arrival in London after leaving Dublin at the age of 22. The analysis focuses on the lexical and grammatical categories used to depict both Dublin and London. It explores how the use of informal language, descriptive vocabulary, and specific place names contribute to the overall impression of each city. The analysis also examines the protagonist's interactions with her father and how these conversations reveal her emotional state and her perception of the move.
Keywords
Key terms and concepts explored in the analysis include: lexical categories, grammatical categories, figures of speech, context and cohesion, informal language, descriptive vocabulary, place names, dialogue analysis, and narrative style.
- Quote paper
- Sylvia Hadjetian (Author), 2003, "Swinging London" by M. Keyes - a stylistic analysis of a sample of literary prose, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/43131
