“UNVEILING LAYERS OF INJUSTICE: A STYLISTIC EXAMINATION OF ‘TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD’” BY HARPER LEE

Abstract

This research undertakes a comprehensive stylistic analysis of Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird,” aiming to uncover layers of racial injustice embedded in the narrative. The study is contextualized within the broader field of stylistics, emphasizing its relevance in understanding literature and the choices made by authors to convey specific meanings. A qualitative research design was used in this research. This study has utilized Leech and Short’s framework for extensive stylistic analysis of chapters 23 and 24. The study delves into three linguistic levels: phonological, semantic, and graphological. The aim is to identify and analyze prominent stylistic features, literary devices, and narrative techniques employed by Harper Lee to portray instances of racial injustice in the novel. The research shed light on how language choices reveal underlying meanings, contributing to a deeper understanding of societal injustices depicted in the novel.