Decoding Dawn: An Exploration of the Oankali Language in Octavia Butler’s Xenogenesis Trilogy
Introduction Fictional languages are more than just collections of made-up sounds; they are meticulously crafted blueprints that offer insight into the cultures and minds of the beings who speak them. They deepen the immersion into a fictional world and offer a unique lens through which to examine themes of identity, communication, and the very nature…
