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Pragmatic and Stylistic Markers of Subjectivity in W.s.maugham's "rain"

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: This paper delves into the style and pragmatics of “Rain” by W.S.Maugham, emphasizing the linguistic and narrative techniques of authorial subjectivity. This research theorizes the stylistic elements and the pragmatic speech acts of presumption and Grice’s Cooperative Principle. The focus is on the evaluative lexis of narrative, irony, and dialogue. It is argued that Maugham creates a striking balance between empathy and moral condemnation, leading the reader to emotionally support and morally criticize Sadie Thompson and Davidson, respectively. The new prose is oriented toward a gentle postulation of the obstacles of dogmatism and a more profound awareness of human interplay.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17283002

Authors: Narzullayeva, Mohina, Chekulay, Igor Vladimirovich

Institutions: Jizzakh branch of the National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek, National University of Uzbekistan

Language: English

Topic: American and British Literature Analysis

Subfield: Literature and Literary Theory

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7084885810

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