Stylistic Analysis of Kishwar Naheed’s Poem “I Am Not That Woman

Abstract

The present study analyzes the stylistic features of the poem “I Am Not That Woman” written by Kishwar Naheed. The content analysis approach was used to examine how Kishwar Naheed uses poetic devices to challenge gender norms and reclaim the voice of the female. This article aims to explore the main attached to the poem. This study reveals that stylistic features such as metaphor, irony, personification, and parallelism serve as crucial tools in expressing hidden meanings fixed to each word and sentence of the poem. This article examines all the aspects in the text that reveal the complete picture of the poem. This study will help to comprehend the basic themes of the poem, such as themes of resistance, identity, and gender oppression.