A CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF ABUBAKAR ADAM IBRAHIM‘S SEASON OF CRIMSON BLOSSOMS
Abstract
This study conducts a critical discourse analysis of Abubakar Adam Ibrahim’s Season
of Crimson Blossoms, focusing on the intricate interplay between language, power, and
societal ideologies within the context of northern Nigeria. The research highlights how
Ibrahim employs various linguistic and discursive strategies to challenge traditional
gender roles, examine sociocultural norms, and interrogate religious and political
ideologies. Through the narrative of Binta Zubairu, a middle-aged widow who engages
in an unconventional relationship with a younger man. The novel illustrates how Binta's
struggles reflect broader issues of female agency, sexuality, and the repercussions of
defying entrenched cultural norms. Additionally, the analysis explores how Ibrahim's
use of dialogue and narrative style critiques the patriarchal structures that govern
women's lives, while also addressing the psychological and emotional toll imposed by
these ideologies.
Key findings indicate that language serves not only as a tool for empowerment but also
as a mechanism for reinforcing societal constraints. The study reveals the profound
tensions between individual desires and societal expectations, particularly within a
conservative Islamic framework. It highlights the importance of language in both
reflecting and challenging the status quo, thereby emphasizing the role of literature as
a site for social critique and transformation.
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