Abstract
This study presents a linguistic stylistic analysis of Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia's novel, The Son of the House, exploring how the author's use of language contributes to the novel's themes, characters, and narrative structure. The study examines the novel's linguistic features, revealing insights into Onyemelukwe-Onuobia's narrative technique and use of language to convey cultural context. Findings indicate that the author's use of code-switching, lexical choices, and narrative voice create a rich linguistic texture that reflects the cultural and social context of the narrative. The study concludes that Onyemelukwe-Onuobia's language use effectively conveys themes of identity, power, and belonging, demonstrating the value of stylistic analysis in understanding literary texts.
Keywords: Code-switching, Lexical choices, The Son of the House, Linguistic Stylistic Analysis, Cultural Context
DOI: 10.36349/alqajolls.2025.v01i01.014
author/Umar, A.D., Saleh, S.A. & Alasure, A.M.
journal/AL-QALAM JLLS 1(1) | December 2025
