Exploring Figures Of Speech In Maki Kureishi’s Poem Kittens: A Stylistic Analysis

Authors

  • Dr. Abdul Hamid Khan
  • Maryam Munir
  • Salman Hamid Khan

Keywords:

Stylistic analysis, Figures of Speech, Partition, Maki Kureishi

Abstract

The current research analyses stylistically the selected poem, Kittens, written by Maki
Kureishi. The aim of this study is to explore her use of a distinct form of language in the
selected poems and how she succeeded in projecting a clear picture of sufferings of the
people after the partition of the Indian Sub-Continent. In order to achieve this objective, the
researcher uses stylistic analysis, with its focus on the use of figures of speech in the poem.
The findings of this research lead to the conclusion that the poet has utilized figures of speech
like simile, personification, metaphor along with strong imagery to address her concerns
regarding the condition of the people of Pakistan.

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Published

2021-12-21

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 2 (2020)

Section

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