Language as A Tool of Deception and Power Practice in Tree Without Roots
Jahan M. I. , Nawsheen K. F.
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Jahan M. I. , Nawsheen K. F.
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Abstract
Abstract
Jahan M. I. , 2Nawsheen K. F.
Syed Waliullah’s writing consistently explores the societal apocalypse, portraying a
common scenario in rural Bengal. The Tree Without Roots is highly acclaimed for its
dynamic and diverse phenomena, which attract the critics and writers to delve into. This
project examines the linguistic aspects of this novel by analyzing specific dialogues,
situational overtones and undertones, and colloquial dialects that serve as tools of
deception and power practice. This study aims to scrutinize the linguistic calculation of
the protagonist Majeed, who establishes his position as an uncompromising and
unbeatable entity in Mohabbatpur village by employing favorable rhetoric centered
around the mazar. Employing a Foucauldian framework of discourse and power, the
paper analyzes the dynamics between speech and social control in postcolonial rural
Bengal. A detailed discussion reveals how religious performativity, myth-making, and
epistemic control through language operate to sustain deceptive power structures. The
findings highlight the novel’s relevance in postcolonial discourse, rural politics, and the
ethics of spiritual authority. In terms of method, this paper adopts a qualitative and close
reading approach.
Keywords
Apocalypse, Discourse, Rhetoric, Control, Power
Introduction
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