Abstract
Inspirational Autobiographical Success Stories of Racism (IASSR) refer to personal narratives that recount the experiences of individuals who have faced racism and discrimination but have managed to overcome these challenges and achieve success. Analyzing linguistic elements in these narratives can unveil the strategies used to navigate and overcome racial challenges, offering valuable insights into coping mechanisms and empowering narratives. The study aims to delve into verb choices, attitudes, and narrative processes within the story, seeking to unveil underlying structures, patterns, and characteristics. Accordingly, it is hypothesized that the IASSR follow a consistent structure of narration presented by Labov; positive attitudes predominate within IASSR narratives; action verbs are the most frequently utilized type of verb process in IASSR. Drawing upon the narrative analysis model by Labov and Waletzky (1997), this paper explores the overarching structure of the racism story "Hate is Virus" (2021) by Michelle K. Hanabusa. In addition to narrative analysis, this paper incorporates the appraisal theory developed by Martin and White (2005), which focuses on the linguistic choices used to express attitudes; furthermore, Halliday's transitivity theory (2004) is utilized to explore the linguistic representation by analyzing the transitivity patterns. The combination of a captivating, authentic narrative, a well-balanced structure, and nuanced attitudes towards combating racism creates a compelling and impactful storytelling experience. It engages readers emotionally, encourages critical thinking, and fosters a deeper understanding of the transformative power inherent in addressing and overcoming racism.
https://ror.org/01zfzax10 
