A Multidimensional Study of Resistance and Power Dynamics in Zainab's Speech in Yazeed's Court
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https://doi.org/10.31150/ajshr.v5i12.3158Keywords:
Metafunctions, Zainab’s Speech, Resistance and Power DynamicsAbstract
This study explores the multidimensional aspects of Lady Zainab’s (peace be upon her) speech delivered at Yazid’s court following the Karbala tragedy. Using Halliday’s Systemic Functional Linguistics (1985), the research examines the ideational, interpersonal, and textual metafunctions in her speech to understand its linguistic and rhetorical depth. Employing qualitative methods, the findings reveal that Zainab’s speech serves as a powerful medium for resistance, moral defiance, and the assertion of justice. The ideational metafunction highlights her unwavering commitment to truth and justice, while the interpersonal metafunction establishes her authority and challenges Yazid's tyranny. The textual metafunction ensures coherence and amplifies the speech’s impact. The analysis underscores her linguistic expertise and spiritual fortitude, transcending historical contexts to affirm timeless principles of faith, truth, and opposition to oppression. Lady Zainab's eloquent delivery transforms her speech into a lasting symbol of resistance and moral integrity, inspiring generations to stand against injustice and uphold truth.
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