Features of the Image of American Culture and the English Language in the Novel "A Foreign Woman" by Dolatov

Document Type : Research Article

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1 Department of Russian Languages and Literature, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia

2 Department of Russian Literature and Methods of Its Teaching, Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

This essay examines the ways in which Dolatov's novel "A foreign woman" presents an image of American culture and the English language. It should be mentioned that this piece exhibits the traits of the "immigrant literature novels" genre. First, the plot revolves around the characters' state of exile, which dictates not only how they move physically within the given location but also whether or not they must reevaluate the principles that underpin their existence. Second, what separates the city into American space is the duality of its image. It is notable that New York City's spatial elements exist independently of one another rather than in harmony. Furthermore, they frequently point in different directions. Thirdly, national stereotypes form the foundation of the American way of life. The idea of the "American Dream," for instance, and the legend that America is a nation with boundless opportunities and equality for all are also important. A worldview that is based on stereotypes presents character existence as a grand theatrical production in which each person is given a distinct role. The idea of the hero, whose vision of "American life" differs from that of his former fellow countrymen, is given particular focus. The only person who possesses sufficient inner freedom to transcend the confines of "American" New York is him. His image can be viewed through the lens of hippie culture because of the motif of freedom, which is also evident in a number of details. Notably, only the protagonist of the book is able to view the alien culture as something different and not as hostile.

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Journal of Research in Applied Linguistics
Volume 14, Issue 3
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Research in Applied Linguistics (ICRAL 2023), October 30, 2023, Kazan, Russia
October 2023
Pages 477-481

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