Abstract:
This research focused on Khalid Hosseini’s novel ‘A Thousand Splendid Suns’ by the viewpoint
of Feminist Critical Discourse Analysis proposed by Michelle Lazar. The oppression and hardships
faced by the women in a mole dominated society have depicted in this research. This novel
revolves around Afghani society in which women are restricted and have boundaries, and they are
not allowed to do whatever they want. There is the element of male dependency. Nevertheless,
women are also showing resistance to the oppression and exploitation imposed on them by the
patriarchal society. FCDA has been used as a theoretical paradigm in this research. Feminist
Critical Discourse Analysis provides details about not only gender issues but also have practical
impacts (Lazar, Feminist Critical Discourse Analysis, 2007). Along with this theoretical
framework, literary devices are also used to analyze the linguistics features of the novel, that how
language is contributing in the portrayal of power and dominance. The objective of this study is to
discuss the elements of oppression faced by the female characters in the cultural and historical
context of Afghanistan. By using the feministic critical discourse analysis, deconstruction of
gender and critical reflexivity has been analyzed within the novel. This research will be significant
as it will provide social awareness among the readers