Conceptual Horizons: Unpacking Metaphorical Landscapes in ‘O Fire, The Fire!’ and ‘Tahajjud: A Gift of Solace’

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2024
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Abstract
This study examines metaphorical landscapes in  Samiya Raheem’s two short stories as ‘O Fire, The Fire!’ and ‘Tahajjud’: A Gift of Solace’, applying Conceptual Metaphor Theory (CMT). Extensive research is already available on the use of conceptual metaphors in the fields of literature, film, business and art. Not enough research is found in these two short stories. Lakoff and Johnson’s Conceptual Metaphor theory, (1980), focusing on mapping between source domain to target domain. Through a detailed textual analysis, this research aims to uncover the motifs of the text through mapping process. I.A Richards proposed Close Reading as a method of literary analysis (Richards, 1929) and application of Metaphor Identification Procedure (MIP). By using qualitative methodology and CMT, the current research aims to identify underlying cognitive processes, thematic developments, and emotional resonance. Accordingly, the findings indicate that the study identifies: prevalent conceptual metaphors, hermeneutic interpretation, symbolic meaning, psychological depth and cultural influences.
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Authors Samiya Raheem;
Journal Dialogues in Humanities and Social Sciences
Year 2024
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14
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https://dialogueshss.com/index.php/dhss/article/view/14
Keywords
close reading Short Stories conceptual metaphors cognitive process thematic development emotional resonance metaphor identification process

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