A Stylistic Analysis of Isidore Okpewho’s The Last Duty

Abstract

The paper makes a stylistic Analysis of Okpewho’s <i>The Last Duty</i>. The framework of the analysis is based on style as a choice which is one of the six rubrics identified by Azuike (1992). In this case, an individual has the freedom to deviate from the normal way of writing to have a unique presentation. This paper exposes the stylistic idiosyncrasies embraced by Okpewho in passing his message. The writer uses individualistic narrative style. Dash and ellipsis are punctuation marks also used in special ways. Figures of speech like anaphora, litotes, and rhetorical questions among others are used to beautify the work. Varieties of sentences are also displayed in the novel.