Abstract
The purpose of this study is to trace the use of semiotic resources which frame
social and individual identities. The theory of social-semiotics highlights the
social and cultural practices which transmit ideologies, generate power and
frame identities. The theory of social semiotics is applied to explore the semiotic
signs which construct the oppressors and oppressed identities in a social setup.
Moreover, African theory (Black Existentialism) is applied further to show the
retaliation of the subjugated against power dominated domains in society.
Qualitative research paradigm is taken up as a prime research methodology
that has guided data analysis. The data is analyzed through the socio-cognitive
method of Van Dijk. The data consists of lines from Invisible Man that provide
an evidence of social semiotic signs which shape individual and group identities.
Conclusions are thereby is drawn, answering the formulated research questions,
successfully achieving the objectives. Ralph Ellison’s Invisible man exhibits the
semiotic signs which determine human behavioral pattern and further shows the
strife of silenced subaltern invisible man for self-attainment and freedom.
Fehmida Manzoor. (2017) Semiotic Portrayal of Marginalized Identity in Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man, Putaj Humanities And Social Science, Volume-24, Issue-2.
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