An Analysis of The Translation of Grammatical Tenses in The Arabic Novel Al-Shahwan.
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https://doi.org/10.61704/jpr.v25i2.pp13-24Keywords:
Grammatical tenses, The Alshahwan, Temporal Balance, Antoine Berman, Temporal NarrationAbstract
This paper juxtaposes the challenges and consequences of translation of grammatical tense, namely, unusual and complicated tenses. In this regard, a comparative analysis would be done between the source text and the English translation to determine the frequent errors and their effects on time flow and narrative scheme. Following the theoretical grounding laid down by Antoine Berman's 12 Deforming Tendencies, the analysis shows instance irregularities of tenses, generalization of complex tenses, omission of continuous tenses, and unjustifiable shifts in time. The translation leaned toward creating disturbances of the timeline, ameliorating emotional depth, and distorting original cultural meanings. On the other hand, it points out some of the successful instances where the form preserved some temporal consistency but still acknowledges some significant failures affecting narrative coherence and stylistic fidelity. It recommends that the structural features of tense be retained in both literary translations that do service for the competent transfer of temporal dynamics and cultural meanings; usage of analytical tools for tense discourse; and the heightened consciousness of translators themselves concerning the narrative unfolding of these grammatical tenses.
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