A Pragmatic Analysis of Impoliteness in the Wedlock of the Gods by Zulu Sofola

Steve E. Oseafiana and Don’ Emenike
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Steve E. Oseafiana: Department of Languages, School of General Studies, Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Nigeria
Don’ Emenike: Department of Languages, School of General Studies, Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Nigeria

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2020, vol. 4, issue 7, 591-597

Abstract: The purpose of the study is to investigate the impoliteness strategies used in the play Wedlock of the Gods by Zulu Sofola. The study applies Culpeper’s theory of Impoliteness to the interpretation of selected extracts in order to establish specific impoliteness strategies that are used by the characters to realise the thematic preoccupation of the play. The study shows that such impoliteness strategies such as bald on record, bald on record combined with sarcasm, positive impoliteness and sarcasm and negative impoliteness are used in the play. The strategies are mainly used to achieve affective functions since they are targeted at expressing anger and discontent about the actions of the addressee(s). The study has implication for the understanding of the human emotion and how it triggers the use of impoliteness in communication.

Date: 2020
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