An Analysis of Emotional Expressions as Found in the Love Hurts Quotes

Abstract

In general, emotions can be expressed through behavior and facial expressions but now the writer analyzed how the basic emotions are expressed verbally or linguistically. In this research the writer analyzed the emotional expressions found in Love Hurts Quotes, how the emotions are conveyed both literally and non-literally, and the ways how the emotions are expressed. This analysis aims to find the basic emotions and their sub-classification expressed and to describe how the basic emotions are conveyed in terms of words in the Love Hurts Quotes. In this study, the writer used the method qualitative method for research analysis. The results of this study indicate that from the 53 data analyzed, the writer can classify the findings of emotional expression, namely 4 emotions of love, 4 emotions of Joy, 32 emotions of Anger, 10 emotions of Sadness, and 3 emotions of fear. The ways such emotions are expressed through words and figuratively. There are seven figurative languages used to express emotions. This shows that the quotes from Love Hurt Quotes are not just empty words but they show the deep meaning expressed by the author that can be enjoyed by everyone.