NOMINATIVE AND EXPRESSIVE FEATURES OF ANTHROPONYMS IN FANTASY LITERATURE (WITH REFERENCE TO J. R. R. TOLKIEN’S WORKS)
Keywords:
fantasy literature, anthroponyms, nominative function, expressive function, linguopoetics, J. R. R. TolkienAbstract
This study explores the nominative and expressive features of anthroponyms in fantasy literature, focusing on J. R. R. Tolkien’s works. The research highlights the dual function of personal names as tools of character identification and carriers of semantic, emotional, and cultural meaning. The analysis shows that Tolkien’s anthroponyms function as linguopoetic elements that contribute to character portrayal, reinforce the internal coherence of the fictional world, and enhance the aesthetic depth of the narrative.
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