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An Analysis of Moves in the Novel “The Old Man and The Sea” by Ernest Hemingway Tyas, Sukma Wahyuning; Ginting, Rehdanana; Darmayanti, Darmayanti; Rangkuti, Linda Astuti; Fransiska, Widia
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 5 No 1 (2025): EXCELLENCE
Publisher : English Education Study Program FKIP Universitas Alwashliyah Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v5i1.1170

Abstract

This study examines the discourse structure and interpersonal meaning in selected dialogues from The Old Man and the Sea, with a focus on moves and speech functions. Using a qualitative descriptive method, it applies Halliday’s moves and speech functions analysis to explore how grammatical forms, interrogatives, declaratives, and imperatives, perform pragmatic and interpersonal functions beyond their literal meanings. The analysis reveals a predominance of ‘k’ type moves or information exchange, including k2, k1, k1f, and k2f, over ‘a’ type moves or offers of service, which appear as a1, a1f, and a1. Declarative clauses are the most frequently used, encompassing structures such as RSQ, S, RRSQ, and AS. The findings highlight dynamic exchanges of knowledge and action, showing how dialogue advances the narrative and develops character relationships. Despite their brevity, Hemingway’s dialogues convey complex meanings, reflecting authentic interaction and his minimalist style. The study underscores the dual function of literary dialogue as a vehicle for both storytelling and social interaction.
Co-Authors Abdul Rahim Afrida, Anggrelia Ahmad Rizani, Ahmad Ahmad Soleh Alaydrus, Syafika Anam, Khoirul Anam Ananda, Tri Anugerah Andriani, Indah Annisa Rahmawati Arneti Arneti Asterina, Fenty Badia Perizade, Badia Batubara, Rini Warahmah Binasar, Sudarmi Suud Candra Destiyanti, Ika Cecep Eli Kosasih Destiyanti, Ika Candra Dewi Nurhanifah, Dewi Fithriyah, Noor Fithriyah, Noor Fitri Yanti FIZRAN, FIZRAN Fransiska, Widia Ginting, Rehdanana Harahap, Muhammad Irwandi Hartati Hartati Hasman, Hasman Hasrah Murni Hasrin, Hasrin Hastiana, Hastiana Ika Candra Destiyanti, Ika Candra Destiyanti Iman Iman, Iman Indawati, Eli Iskandar, Yogi Islamiati, Wahyuni Isnurhadi Isnurhadi Jundra Darwanty Junudin, Maya Khatimah, Nurul Lena Ahdiani Hayati, Lena Ahdiani Hayati Lidia Lidia, Lidia Masyithah, Ruhul Maudin, Maudin Maulana, Alfian Muhammad Ridwan Muslimin, Fawal Fatwa Niluh Puspita Dewi, Niluh Puspita Ningsih, Nurul Hutami Nunung Nuryati Nur Fajariyah, Nur Nurdin Rahman Nurhayati Nurhayati Nurhidayah, Asma’ul Fitriana Ocvinta, Sisca Panggabean, Hikmah Tin Pratami, Rosmala Sari Putri Purba, Khairunnisa Insani Puspitasari, Neneng Ratnanengsih Puspitasari, Neneng Ratnanengsih Putra, Alvin Gonama Putri, Adelia Qamariah, Siti Qamaruddin, Muh. Yusuf Rafidah Rafidah Rahayu, Yunie Raihan, Ahmad Fitra Rais, Yulia Rais, Yulia Rajiman, Widyawanti Ramadan S, Suci Aulia Ramadhita, Indira Rangkuti, Linda Astuti Rifda, Khairun Rani Mawa Ritonga, Sela Rusmilawaty Rustam, Junaidy Suparman Salsabila, Salsabila Salsabila, Unik Hanifah Sari, Anggun Permata Setiana , Setiana Setiana Setiana, Setiana Siregar, Anisa Putri Siregar, Siti Romaito Sri Hartutik Sulasri, Sulasri Sunardi Sunardi Syafika Alaydrus Syamsudin Syamsudin Tanjung, Putri Keza Hidayah Tetti Solehati Tyas, Sukma Wahyuning Ummi Kalsum Utami, Indah Kurnia Wawang Anwarudin Wulandari, Sri Helda Yahya, Safaruddin Yamin, Abdul Alim Yanny Trisyani Yogi Suprayogi Sugandi Yuliani Yuliani Yulianti, Dena Zahra, Klisa Putri Zinu, Mannan Zulkarnaim, Zulkarnaim