Naming and Describing as Textual Conceptual Tool in Dahl’s Matilda: A Critical Stylistic Analysis

الملخص

Language is not merely a means of communication but also a powerful tool that shapes ideology and influences perception. The study investigates the ideological significance of Naming and Describing as a critical stylistic tool in Roald Dahl’s Matilda (1988). The study explores how noun choice, noun modification, and nominalization contribute to uncovering hidden ideologies. The study tries to uncover ideologies related to child maltreatment, emotional abuse, bullying, and underestimation.

   The data consists of selected excerpts from Matilda. These excerpts are analyzed through Jeffrie