A LEXICO-SEMANTIC ANALYSIS OF ONYEKA IKE'S THE GREAT HARVEST
Abstract
This study focuses on the lexico-semantic analysis of The Great Harvest, examining the intricate relationship between language and meaning within the text. Lexico-semantics, which involves the study of word meanings and their interrelations, provides a framework for understanding how vocabulary and semantic structures contribute to the thematic and narrative depth of the text. The analysis explores key lexical items, code-mixing and code-switching, field of discourse, idioms and Proverbs. Particular attention is given to code-switching and code-mixing which are pivotal in conveying the underlying messages and motifs of The Great Harvest. The research also considers the socio-cultural context in which the text was produced, highlighting how language choices reflect and shape the ideological and cultural underpinnings of the narrative and how it affects the writers style. Through a detailed examination of lexical and semantics, the study aims to uncover the layers of meaning embedded in The Great Harvest, offering insights into the author's cultural and linguistic background and the broader implications for understanding the text.
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