Language has long been a tool for constructing and reinforcing power dynamics, particularly in relation to gender. English literature, spanning from early canonical texts to contemporary works, offers a lens through which we can analyze how language shapes gender roles and power structures. This paper explores the historical and contemporary portrayal of gendered language and power relations in literature. Examining the works of William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Virginia Woolf, and contemporary writers like Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, the study highlights how linguistic choices reflect, challenge, or reinforce gendered power hierarchies. The article also considers feminist linguistic theories and their application to literature, shedding light on the evolution of gender discourse in literary narratives.
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