AFGHAN WAR AND INDIAN CINEMA: A COGNITIVE DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF TORBAAZ

Abstract

Ongoing study reveals the linguistic strategies that influence the transformation of innocent individuals into radicals. The use of innocent individuals by the Taliban to carry out their malevolent intentions has given rise to the emergence of kid suicide bombers in recent years. The present study aims to investigate the influence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on the development of extremist behaviour and the reinforcement of beliefs. The approach of Theme Identification will be used, while the methodology of Discourse Analysis will be utilised. The dialogues of the movie will be analysed using Cognitive Stylistics Analysis, especially schema theory and The Social Cognitive model of Van Dijk. These tools will give a theoretical foundation for the research. The Schematic appraisal model for suicide (SAMS) will be used to comprehend and assess many prevalent themes that are leading to suicidal thinking. The epistemology will include the use of an interpretative methodology, wherein facts will be analysed and understood from the perspectives of language, cognition, and ideology. This study aims to elucidate the role of psychopathy and conditioning in the development of this emerging kind of terrorism. Sports aid in alleviating vengeful emotions and serve as a kind of collective therapy for addressing antisocial conduct. This study will conduct a more in-depth examination of this potentiality within the context of DSM-V and the field of abnormal psychology. Current research interests are studying the psycho-social challenges faced by refugees in Afghanistan, specifically focusing on topics such as PTSD, suicidal thoughts, sports therapy, and SAMS. This study integrates many viewpoints to uncover the socio-cognitive thinking of refugee children who are vulnerable targets for terrorists.