Dialect is an important part of language that reflects social and regional differences. In

English literature, writers often use dialect not only to show how people speak but also to

develop characters and make them more realistic. Through dialect, readers can understand a

character’s background, social status, and personality. The aim of this article is to explore how

dialect functions as a means of characterization in English literature. The study focuses on the

role of dialect in shaping characters and revealing their identity. A qualitative approach is used,

based on the analysis of literary examples and linguistic ideas. The results show that dialect

helps writers create vivid and believable characters. It allows authors to present differences

between social groups and to express emotions more naturally. At the same time, dialect can

highlight contrast between characters and make the narrative more engaging

dialect, characterization, English literature, stylistics, language variation, literary discourse, character identity

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