Beyond theWords of a poem: Uncovering the Depths of 'A Short Long Trip' from Stylistics Perspective
Hafiz Imran Nawaz
Senior Lecturer Department of English Hamdard University Karachi
Abdul Majeed
Lecturer Department of English Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences & Technology
Nasir Khan
Lecturer English Usman Institute of Technology University Karachi
Abstract
The study circles the poem ‘A Short Long Trip’ pen crafted by Hassin ur Rehman for its stylistic analysis. The researcher applies the Leech and Short Model (2007) to discover the role of figurative language in conveying deeper and hidden meanings for enhancing the poetic imagery in the poem. The poem conveys a diverse aspects of figurative language including metaphor, imagery, hyperbole, personification, and symbolism. The title conveys the meaning of irregularity and no continuity of the events of life. The words ‘pure land’ and dreamland’ showcase the meaning of mental satisfaction and peace in a fantasy like place. The poem further leads towards the actual meaning of life through the constant and persistent struggles of life such as challenges, hardships, and obstacles. The poem also presents the meaning of helplessness and uselessness of human struggles and hardship through the hands of fate, but, sometimes, these struggles and helplessness give aspiration and motivation to survive mentally and physically. The overall result of the poem offers an optimistic attitude towards mental and physical strength and happiness. The researcher analyzes other research articles and books to support the topic under study.
Keywords: A short Long Trip: Stylistic Analysis: Leech and Short Model:
