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An Analysis of Flouting Maxim Used by Mowgli in The Jungle Book Movie: Pragmatics Study Lestari, Muhsinah Dwi; Prasetyani, Nuning Yudhi; Qaniah, Binti
General English Education Vol 5 No 1 (2025): EBONY- Journal of English Language Teaching, Linguistics, and Literature
Publisher : The Study Program of English Education of Palangka Raya University 

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37304/ebony.v5i1.17153

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This study aims to identify and describe the functions of flouting maxims in The Jungle Book movie using a pragmatic approach. Employing a descriptive qualitative method, the research analyzes Mowgli's utterances to reveal four types of flouting maxims: quantity, quality, manner, and relation. The most frequently flouted maxim is relation, highlighting Mowgli's strategies to survive and stay safe in the forest. Conversely, Mowgli rarely flouts the maxim of quality due to his sense of gratitude toward those who saved him. The research also identifies three functions of flouting maxims: competitive, collaborative, and convivial. Among these, the collaborative function is the most common, as Mowgli often seeks cooperation with various animals. In contrast, the convivial function is rarely used, reflecting his effort to maintain politeness and avoid causing offense. This study provides a concrete example of the application of pragmatic theory, particularly the cooperative principle, demonstrating its relevance in understanding characters' communication strategies in films.
Investigating Conventionalised Impoliteness Strategies Used by Main Characters in Instant Family Qaniah, Binti
SPHOTA: Jurnal Linguistik dan Sastra Vol. 17 No. 2 (2025): SPHOTA: Jurnal Linguistik dan Sastra
Publisher : Fakultas Bahasa Asing (FBA) Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36733/sphota.v17i2.12265

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Comedy movies frequently present impolite utterances due to the emotional dynamics that color character interactions. This study aimed to identify and examine the types of conventionalised impoliteness strategies used by the main characters in the movie “Instant Family”. It adopted Culpeper’s (2011) theory of conventionalised impoliteness, which classifies nine commonly recognised types of offensive utterances. Using a descriptive qualitative method, the data were collected from the movie script and were analysed through categorisation and contextual interpretation. The findings revealed that all nine types of strategies appeared in the characters’ utterances, with pointed criticisms/complaints and insults being the most frequent. These results suggested that impoliteness strategies were influenced by the characters’ emotional roles and power dynamics within the family context. In sum, this study contributed to a better understanding of how conventionalised impoliteness functioned in fictional family discourse and expanded the application of interactional pragmatics in media-based studies.