STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OF METAPHORICAL MAPPING IN VIRGINIA WOOLF'S TO THE LIGHTHOUSE
Keywords:
conceptual metaphor, metaphorical mapping, human cognition, emotions, Virginia Woolf, To the Lighthouse, Mrs. Ramsay, cognitive linguistics, Lily Brisco, narrative structure.Abstract
This paper examines the structural and functional features of metaphorical mapping in Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse within the framework of Conceptual Metaphor Theory. The study explores how conceptual metaphors contribute to narrative organization and thematic development in the novel. Drawing upon the theories of Lakoff and Johnson, Kövecses, and Gibbs, the research identifies structural, ontological, and orientational metaphors that shape characters' perception of reality, time, memory, and identity. The analysis demonstrates that metaphorical mappings are not merely stylistic devices but cognitive mechanisms through which Woolf constructs psychological depth and thematic coherence. The findings reveal that recurrent metaphorical domains, including the lighthouse, the sea, memory, art, and time, function as conceptual structures that guide readers' interpretation of the narrative.
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