INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS IN CENTRAL ASIA

No. 9 (2025): International journal of media and communications in Central Asia
Статьи

ANALYSIS OF LEXICAL INNOVATIONS BASED ON JOANNE ROWLING AND LEWIS CARROLL WORKS

  • Sayyora KURBANOVA
Sayyora KURBANOVA
International Nordic university
DOI: https://doi.org/10.62499/ijmcc.vi9.119

Published 2025-06-14

Keywords

  • Lexical innovation,
  • word formation,
  • fantasy literature,
  • Joanne Rowling,
  • Lewis Carroll,
  • neologism
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How to Cite

KURBANOVA , S. (2025). ANALYSIS OF LEXICAL INNOVATIONS BASED ON JOANNE ROWLING AND LEWIS CARROLL WORKS. INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL OF MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS IN CENTRAL ASIA, (9). https://doi.org/10.62499/ijmcc.vi9.119

Abstract

This article explores the linguistic creativity in the fantasy works of Joanne Rowling and Lewis Carroll, focusing on lexical innovation and word formation. It analyzes how these authors use inventive language strategies to construct immersive fictional worlds and convey thematic depth. Rowling’s approach is characterized by playful neologisms, blends, and derivations that enhance the whimsical yet socially nuanced world of Harry Potter. In contrast, Lewis relies on archaisms, classical borrowings, and semantic shifts to reinforce the allegorical and theological underpinnings of Narnia. The study offers a comparative analysis of their linguistic choices, examining the narrative, phonological, and cultural functions of new and repurposed words. It argues that both authors use lexical innovation not merely for stylistic effect but as a core tool for world-building, symbolism, and reader engagement. The article contributes to broader discussions in literary linguistics, fantasy studies, and the intersection of language and narrative.

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