Women’s Language Components in the Play Kurosh Kabir by Pari Sāberi Based on Lakoff’s Theory

This research aims to elucidate Lakoff’s Women’s Language theory and explore the presence of its components in the play Kurosh Kabir by Pari Sāberi. Through a descriptive-analytical approach, the main focus is on identifying and analyzing women’s language components, as outlined in Lakoff’s model, within the context of the play. The significance of this study lies in delving into the gender linguistics theory of Lakoff and the literary merit of Kurosh Kabir. The research investigates the presence of women’s language indicators in the work, guided by Lakoff model. It hypothesizes that the play contains a substantial number of women’s language components worth investigating. The evaluation of the play occurs on three levels: linguistic (lexical and syntactic), literary, and intellectual. Despite the limited number of female characters (4 female characters compared to 29 male characters), the dialogue of these few women exhibit several women’s language components. The overall language of the play is also influenced by the female playwright’s language style, showcasing distinct feminine features. Moreover, these feminine features are also noticeable in the language of male characters, accentuated by the choir serving as narrators. Their role in depicting dramatic scenes further enriches the portrayal of Kurosh Kabir by Sāberi with prominent women’s language components. Notable features include the use of intensifiers, word repetition, prayer sentences, poetic language, and a significance emphasis on body language throughout the work.