The Role of Code-Switching in Narrative Voice in ICE-CANDY- MAN by Bapsi Sidhwa

Authors

  • Savera Naheed MS, English Literature and Linguistics, COMSATS University Islamabad.

Keywords:

Code-switching, Ice-Candy Man, sociolinguistics, partition literature, cultural expression through language.

Abstract

Due to social changes, there is a language shift on the conscious and unconscious level, giving rise to certain language variations. These variations can be clearly observed in code switching. Code switching does not lead to the entire change of language, but it is done according to the situation and conversation. Like other languages English language has also been greatly influenced by the Urdu language. Modern Pakistani English writers use Urdu as a tool to convey their message when English does not fill a gap in the communication of ideas. This study explores and analyzes ‘code switching” used by famous writer Bapsi Sidhwa in her novel ICE-CANDY MAN. It also aimed to describe different types of code switching and analyze words and sentences according to different types of code switching. As code switching is known as the sudden shift from one language to another. Bapsi Sidhwa, a modern writer, used code switching to clarify meaning and attract the attention of readers.  

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Published

2025-07-21

How to Cite

Naheed, S. (2025). The Role of Code-Switching in Narrative Voice in ICE-CANDY- MAN by Bapsi Sidhwa. Review of Law and Social Sciences, 3(3), 49–58. Retrieved from https://reviewlawsocialsciences.com/index.php/rlss/article/view/70

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025)

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Copyright (c) 2025 Savera Nadeem

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