AN ANALYSIS OF SPEECH ACTS IN THE DISNEY MOVIE DISENCHANTED

Authors

  • Vindy Thahura Ramadhani Universitas Bung Hatta
  • Nova Rina Universitas Bung Hatta

Keywords:

Disenchanted, Speech Acts, Strategies, Pragmatics, Discourse Analysis

Abstract

This study analyzes the types of speech acts and its strategies in Disenchanted movie using Searle’s (1979) theory. The research qualitatively examines dialogues from all characters, identifying 89 instances of speech acts: 22 directive, 35 representative, 9 commissive, 19 expressive, and 4 declarative. It also reveals 24 direct and 12 indirect speech act strategies. The findings show that representative speech acts are the most frequent, with direct strategies being the most commonly employed in the movie. Data were collected through observation of audiovisual material, and analysis was conducted using relevant theoretical frameworks.

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Published

2024-09-06

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): ARTIKEL ILMIAH MAHASISWA PRODI SASTRA INGGRIS

Section

Executive Summary

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