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Jannatul Ferdous Himika
Department of Marketing, Daffodil International University, Bangladesh
Religion Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

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The Discourse Analysis of Lucifer Morningstar’s Speech: Pragmatic and Stylistic Features Jannatul Ferdous Himika; Fatema Akter
International Review of Social and Cultural Studies Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025): September
Publisher : CV Projurnal Mitra Publikasi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66324/irscs.v1i3.215

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This study examines the pragmatic and stylistic dimensions of Lucifer Morningstar’s speech in the television series Lucifer (2016-2021). Drawing on Grice’s Cooperative Principle, Speech Act Theory, Politeness Theory, and stylistic frameworks proposed by Bednarek (2010) and Richardson (2010), the analysis investigates how maxim flouting, indirect speech acts, face negotiation, and rhetorical patterning function as mechanisms of identity construction and moral negotiation in fictional dialogue. The study employs a qualitative, descriptive discourse analysis of selected dialogues drawn from all six seasons, based exclusively on existing episode content and publicly available secondary sources. Findings demonstrate that Lucifer’s discourse exemplifies a sophisticated and simultaneous interplay of pragmatic deviation and stylistic embellishment, producing a character identity that is charismatic, morally ambiguous, and psychologically complex. These results contribute to existing scholarship on fictional discourse by offering an integrated analytical framework that addresses a persistent gap in the literature, wherein pragmatic and stylistic dimensions have largely been examined in isolation rather than in conjunction.
From Demons to Droids: A Comparative Study of Supernatural and AI Horror in Global Cinema Jannatul Ferdous Himika; Sk. Sabbir Ahmed
International Review of Social and Cultural Studies Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025): September
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66324/irscs.v1i3.228

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Horror cinema has continually evolved to mirror society’s prevailing fears, shifting from supernatural narratives rooted in folklore and religion to technologically driven anxieties surrounding artificial intelligence. This study presents a comparative analysis of supernatural and AI horror by examining their narrative structures, visual aesthetics, audience responses, and theoretical underpinnings. Drawing on Noël Carroll’s concept of the supernatural as a violation of the natural order and Baudrillard’s notion of simulated realities, the research investigates films such as Annabelle, M3GAN, Tatya Vinchu (India), and Putuler Protishodh (Bangladesh) Supernatural horror often relies on chaotic, demonic forces and spiritual themes, resonating strongly in cultures with deep-rooted beliefs in the paranormal. In contrast, AI horror introduces humanlike yet emotionally detached antagonists, exemplified by the Uncanny Valley effect, which heightens unease through artificial realism. Findings reveal that while AI horror is gaining global prominence with the rise of digital technologies, supernatural horror retains its cultural significance, especially in regions where spiritual beliefs prevail. The study concludes that horror cinema remains a powerful lens through which societal anxieties are explored, continually adapting to reflect fears both ancient and modern.
Co-Authors Fatema Akter Sk. Sabbir Ahmed