Functional and semantic features of anthroponyms in a literary text (based on the anthroponyms in “Sonechka” by L. Ulitskaya)

Abstract

   The article is devoted to the linguistic analysis of the role of proper names (anthroponyms) in a literary text. The proper names of L. Ulitskaya’s characters, in particular those in the literary work “Sonechka”, have been insufficiently studied so far. The ideological plan of the writer, contained in the anthroponyms, influences the correct perception of the content of literary works by its readers.

   In this regard, the purpose of the article is to determine the functional and semantic features of anthroponyms in the story “Sonechka” by L. Ulitskaya.

   As a result of the study, the purpose and features of the anthroponyms, functioning in the literary work, are revealed and substantiated. We believe that the proper names in L. Ulitskaya’s story “Sonechka” convey significant information about her characters and make it possible to realize the ideological plan of the writer in the literary space. The conducted analysis enabled us to come to the conclusion that the proper names in the story “Sonechka” are the key elements in the formation and disclosure of vivid literary images of its characters. The writer uses anthroponyms to ensure the expressiveness of her characters’ traits and the emotionality of their perception. By using the unique proper names in her literary work, L. Ulitskaya demonstrates her broad outlook, high level of erudition, rich imagination and creative resourcefulness.