The Cultuling of Insult in the Teenage Novel Based on the Heims' approach (The case study of Abnabat Collection)

Document Type : Research

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1 Persian Language & Literature, Narjes College, Valiasr University of Rafsanjan, Iran

2 Persian Language & Literature, Kashan University, Kashan, Iran

Abstract

Language plays various roles, and the significance of these roles varies across different societies. The communicative role, however, can be considered one of the most pivotal functions of language. Through communication, social categories, socio-political ideologies, relationships, individual social networks, and social control can be identified and influenced. According to Troike (2003), language has a clear role in social control because it directly conveys instructions to people. Humorous works serve as a significant source for shaping a society's culture, and an examination of the language used in these works can provide insights into the culture of that society. Profanity is a speech genre within popular culture, and its usage in humorous texts has seen substantial growth in recent decades. This research investigates the use of profanity in Sedgi's "Abnabat" collection using Hymes' model. In addition to classifying the profanities in this collection, we analyze the motivations behind their usage, aiming to answer the following questions: What functions do profanities serve in this novel? Is the use of profanity in this humor collection appropriate for the genre of the work and its intended audience?

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ZABANPAZHUHI (Journal of Language Research)
Volume 15, Issue 48
December 2023
Pages 143-161

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