<![CDATA[This study examines speech acts and their emotional consequences in White Nights by Fyodor Dostoevsky, focusing on interactions between the Dreamer and Nastenka. It aims to identify types of speech acts and analyze mismatches between illocutionary intent and perlocutionary effect. Using a qualitative descriptive method and a pragmatic approach, this research applied speech act theory and the concept of pragmatic failure to analyze 34 utterances. The findings showed that assertive and directive speech acts were most dominant, indicating that the dialogue is shaped by emotional expression and attempts to regulate interaction. Several instances of mismatch were identified, where intended reassurance or control resulted in emotional discomfort, increased attachment, or misunderstanding. These findings demonstrate that language plays a significant role in shaping emotional experience and reveal relational imbalance between characters. This study contributes to literary pragmatics by showing that emotional consequences arise not only from what is said, but from how it is interpreted.]]>
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