A CORPUS LINGUISTICS ANALYSIS OF MOTH SMOKE BY MOHSIN HAMID

Abstract

This study applies Corpus Linguistics to analyze the linguistic features of Mohsin Hamid’s Moth Smoke, exploring how language shapes the novel's thematic concerns and narrative structure. Using tools such as WordSmith and AntConc, the research examines word frequency, collocations, and semantic fields to uncover patterns related to key themes like societal decay, class struggle, and moral ambiguity. The analysis reveals how Hamid’s choice of vocabulary and narrative style reflects the novel’s underlying socio-political critique, while also shedding light on character development and symbolic imagery. By employing a corpus-based approach, this study offers a new perspective on Hamid's writing, demonstrating how language intricately weaves the novel’s themes and contributes to its broader cultural significance.