The Use of Pragmatic Politeness Theory in the Interpretation of Hemingway s "Hills Like White Elephants"

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Enrique Lafuente Millán

Miscelánea: A Journal of English and American Studies, Vol.21, pp.137-147

2000

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Title: The Use of Pragmatic Politeness Theory in the Interpretation of Hemingway s "Hills Like White Elephants"
Author/Creator: Enrique Lafuente Millán
Publication Details: Miscelánea: A Journal of English and American Studies, Vol.21, pp.137-147
Annotation: Draws on communication theory in his analysis of the couple s interaction, arguing that their positions of power and distance allow for an accurate interpretation despite the small portion of iceberg available for critique. Lafuente Mill n concludes that securing their respective aims and appearing deferential and appreciative of the other results in the man s insincerity and domineering manipulation and Jig s consequent, unhappy acquiescence.
Academic Unit: Hemingway Bibliography
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article
Record Identifier: 991015131992703691