LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF METAPHORS IN TOLKIEN’S NOVELS
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metaphor analysis, cognitive linguistics, mythopoeia, conceptual metaphors.Annotatsiya
J.R.R. Tolkien's works, particularly The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, are rich in metaphorical language that defines the mythopoeic characteristics of the world. This study describes metaphors in Tolkien's novels based on linguistic analysis. The research identifies recurring conceptual metaphors such as "LIGHT – GOODNESS," "DARKNESS – EVIL," and "NATURE AS A LIVING BEING," highlighting their role in shaping the themes and philosophical framework of the works. The findings reveal the uniqueness, types, and thematic significance of these metaphors, supported by visual data such as diagrams and graphs. The conclusions demonstrate that Tolkien employs complex metaphors to deeply engage the reader with the
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