Unraveling Changez: A Transitivity Analysis of Character Development in The Reluctant Fundamentalist

This research paper applies systemic functional linguistics (SFL) to analyze the transitivity patterns of Changez’s character in Mohsin Hamid’s novel, The Reluctant Fundamentalist. study aims examine how evolve and shift over course narrative, particularly relation his changing ideological stance identity. Using Halliday’s SFL framework, analysis reveals that reflect evolving agency, worldview, social positioning. findings also suggest linguistic choices are not merely reflective but constitutive subjectivity ideology. contributes existing body literature on SFL, critical discourse analysis, postcolonial studies by showcasing usefulness uncovering complex interplay between language, ideology, identity literary texts.