UNVEILING THE LINGUISTIC MARVELS OF JOHN GRISHAM'S 'THE FIRM'
Keywords:
John Grisham, The Firm, legal thriller, linguistic analysis, language of fiction, legal discourse, narrative techniques, thematic interpretation, socio-cultural context, rhetorical devices.Abstract
This article explores the linguistic elements of John Grisham's novel "The Firm" through a qualitative analysis of its language, dialogue, and narrative techniques. It reviews existing scholarship on Grisham's work, discusses the research methodology employed for this study, presents an analysis of linguistic features within the novel, and concludes with reflections on Grisham's enduring impact on the literary landscape.
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