STYLISTIC ANALYSIS OF “THE ISLAND OF MISSING TREES” BY ELIF SHAFAK

Abstract

This research examines the novel The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak on the basis of qualitative research method by applying the textual analysis along with close reading technique. The study analyzes how grammatical categories and figurative language helps to shape the portrayal of different theme such as psychological trauma, identity, memory and environmental consciousness by applying Leech and Short’s (2007) model. The original text of the novel The Island of Missing Trees used as a central source for data collection. The methodology comprises to identify and categorize  the features of stylistics in the text according to Leech and Short(2007) framework  also involve to interpret their effects in reader’s understanding about characters and their lives. The findings of this research exposed that stylistic devices are not only creating aesthetic effect but also functional in enhancing themes. This research contributes in the domain of literary stylistics by providing a focused and methodologically analysis.