STYLISTIC ANALYSIS OF BAPSI SIDHWA’S NOVEL ICE CANDY MAN: USEFULNESS OF STYLISTIC ANALYSIS IN THE ELT CLASSROOM

Abstract

This study investigates the use of stylistic devices in Bapsi Sidhwa’s novel Ice Candy Man through the application of Leech and Short’s (1981) stylistic model. The research aims to explore the linguistic distinctiveness of the novel and to examine how its stylistic features contribute to both literary and grammatical understanding. Additionally, the study seeks to highlight the pedagogical implications of stylistic analysis for English Language Teaching (ELT), offering insights into how literary texts can be effectively utilized in the language classroom. Employing a descriptive qualitative method and documentary analysis as the primary research tool, the study reveals that the novel contains all the stylistic categories outlined in the selected theoretical framework. These findings underscore the value of stylistic analysis in enhancing both students’ and teachers’ abilities to interpret and apply language for a range of educational purposes.