POLYSYNDETON IN THE TRIAL TEXT OF THE NOVEL “TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD” BY N. LEE HARPER

Abstract

The work presents analytic investigation of polysyndeton in the text of the trial written in the novel “To kill a Mockingbird” by Nelle Harper Lee. This text is an essential part of the novel as it determines the fate and the future of the number of characters that leads to culminating point of the novel. Despite the simplicity and repeatability of the above mentioned syntactic and stylistic instrument it turns out to be prolific in terms of emphasis and expression. It is typical for rendering more impressive illustration of the feelings of its characters, drawing attention of the audience to some specific facts, showing the events sequences and persuasive power of evedentiary foundation as well as for the formation of reader’s attitude to the trial participants. Polysyndeton is applicable in narratives and dialogues and when indirect and direct speech is transmitted.