An Analysis of Linguistic Discourses and Literary Techniques in Meena Kandasamy’s Select Works

Abstract

Language becomes the vulnerable person's first offensive weapon, one that will spark a debate, show shortcomings, and compel others to take sides. It is a fundamental medium for engagement and communication. It not only represents and interprets facts and observations, but it also has an impact on people's views and actions because it is an integral aspect of society's cultural conditions. As a result, the current research will concentrate on the language and linguistics aspects of notable Indian writer Meena Kandasamy and her well-known works such as Touch (2006), Ms. Militancy (2010), The Gypsy Goddess (2014) and When I Hit You (2017). The study's findings reveal that Kandasamy's work transcends the boundaries of postcolonial mobility and diversity by demonstrating the material and the subject matter's resolute tenacity, authenticity, and rawness.

The pragmatic study of metafiction in Preeti Shenoy’s ‘The Secret Wish List’ and ‘It Happens for A Reason’

“…She emphasizes that metafiction implements fiction. Metafiction includes a commentary on its narrative or linguistic form (Sangeetha et al, 2022). Some writers explore their narrative by elucidating some real-life incidents through narration (Hariharasudan & Thavabalan, 2018).…”