Keywords
orality, intertextuality, language, linguistic capital, symbolic capital, Tamazight, religion, power
Document Type
Article
Abstract
This article explores Mohamed Akounad's novel Tawargit d imik, which focuses on protagonist Ssi Brahim who struggles to convey the essence of his religious sermons to an exclusively amazigh audience amidst societal opposition. By examining Ssi Brahim's character as the author's alter ego, the study aims to assess the novel's portrayal of religious concerns and activism for Tamazight and identity, particularly in relation to orality. Employing a sociolinguistic approach drawing from Bourdieu's Language and Symbolic Power, the analysis delves into the intersection of religion, authority, and language, placing orality at the heart of their role within the narrative. This study proposes a dual analytical approach, comprising textual and transtextual analyses, in order to unravel the protagonist's journey and explore intertextual connections with sacred texts.
Keywords: orality, intertextuality, language, linguistic capital, symbolic capital, Tamazight, religion, power
Recommended Citation
APA Citation: El Jarari, M., & Belarbi, S. (2024). Orality as Aesthetic Device: Articulating Language, Religion, and Authority in Mohamed Akounad’s Tawargit d Imik. Journal of Amazigh Studies, 2(2). Available at https://scholarship.claremont.edu/jas/vol2/iss2/2
MLA Citation: El Jarari, Mohamed, and Salaheddine Belarbi. "Orality as Aesthetic Device: Articulating Language, Religion, and Authority in Mohamed Akounad’s Tawargit d Imik." 2, 2 (2024). https://scholarship.claremont.edu/jas/vol2/iss2/2
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