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Hans Christian Andersen’s ‘The Wind Tale’: A Feminist Linguistic Analysis through the Lens of the Robinson-Lakoff Theory

Roseline Jesudas , Zakiuddin Mohammed


International Journal of Language, Literature and Culture (IJLLC), Vol-4,Issue-5, September - October 2024, Pages 31-43, 10.22161/ijllc.4.5.5

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Article Info: Received: 22 Aug 2024, Received in revised form: 18 Sep 2024, Accepted: 25 Sep 2024, Available online: 01 Oct 2024

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This research paper investigates the application of feminist linguistics to Hans Christian Andersen's "The Wind Tale," also known as "The Wind and the Sun." By analyzing the language and character representation within the narrative, the study aims to reveal how linguistic practices reflect and perpetuate gender roles and identities. Grounded in the foundational works of feminist linguists such as Robin Lakoff, Dale Spender, and Judith Butler, the analysis focuses on two key areas: character representation and the agency of female voices. The first aspect examines the portrayal of female characters, questioning whether they are depicted primarily in relation to male figures or as autonomous individuals, while also analyzing the attributes and motivations ascribed to them against the backdrop of 19th-century societal expectations of femininity. The second aspect explores the agency and voices of female characters, assessing their role in a male-dominated narrative. This study ultimately aims to illuminate the complexities of gender dynamics in "The Wind Tale," demonstrating how language serves as a reflection and reinforcement of contemporary gender norms.

Language, Character, Gender roles, Identities, Agency and Voices

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