Language and Identity of Colonized: A Stylistic Analysis of Poetic Work of Agha Shahid Ali

Stylistics as an interdisciplinary field of study has evolved over the years it encompasses theories and approaches contemporary times from language, literature, sociology, pedagogy, psychology, anthropology. Since core to stylistics is present research aims address ramifications Colonization in poetic works Agha Shahid Ali. The sample for explore stylistic features Language Games. selected text been investigated on graphological, phonological, lexical, syntactical, pragmatics discourse levels analysis expose hidden profound meanings. expressive means work have interpreted using lens Postcolonialism relate with larger socio-cultural contexts. poem’s reveals lament poet his lost language identity. cost learning a new loss one's native language. lexical choices, parallel structures, foregrounding function effectively highlight major minor themes text. This also exposes Shahid’s unique style that distinguishes him great poet. affirms links bridge two vital disciplines i.e., linguistics literature. carries thoughts which need be explored. focused all such poet, knowing importance very carefully carry message. helps students understand significant connection bondage between