The application of the concept of "border" in the discourse analysis of war; an examination ‎of the novel "Lamyazra" based on the ideas of Laclau and Mouffe ‎

‎This research takes a critical discourse analysis approach, utilizing the theories of Laclau and Mouffe, to explore the role of war and borders in the novel "Lamyazra." The main aim of this study is to investigate how these two concepts are represented in the novel and their roles in shaping discourse and identities. Unlike traditional views that see language as merely a tool for reflecting reality, this research posits that language actively constructs reality and shapes meanings and identities through various discourses. By focusing on key concepts such as "articulation," "knot," and "hegemony," it demonstrates how borders, as a central knot in the discursive network of the novel, are articulated in relation to concepts like war, resistance, and identity, challenging the dominant discourses surrounding borders. Research questions revolve around the representation of love and borders, existing competing discourses, and the relationship between love and resistance. The hypotheses focus on the role of love in creating tension and paradox, and as a key knot. A qualitative research method using thematic analysis has been employed. The findings indicated that love and borders in the novel are not only personal concepts but also discursive constructs capable of generating different meanings and shaping identities. The border, as a complex discursive construct, is introduced not only as a factor of separation but also as a connector and creator of new identities. Overall, this research demonstrates that the novel "LamYazra," through its unique representation of the concept of borders, challenges dominant structures and provides a space to think about new meanings and diverse identities