Positive Face Threatening Acts Analysis in “Purple Hearts” Movie
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https://doi.org/10.36582/jotell.v4i3.11658Keywords:
Positive face-threatening acts, speech acts, pragmatics, Purple Hearts, film analysis.Abstract
This research aims to investigate the Positive Face-Threatening Acts (FTAs) in
the movie Purple Hearts (2022), focusing on how they were directed toward
the main character, Cassie. The study is qualitative, presenting findings in
descriptive analysis. The data consists of key dialogues from the movie, which
were transcribed and analyzed using Brown and Levinson’s (1987) politeness
theory. This research examinied how Cassie’s autonomy and social identity are
challenged throughout the film. The results indicate that Cassie frequently
experiences disapproval, criticism, contradictions, and restrictions on her
independence. The findings show that among the positive FTAs, there were 1
instances of disagreement, 6 of criticism, 4 of contradiction, 3 of dismissal, 5
of accusation, 2 of complaints, and 1 of face-saving. These FTAs shape her
character dynamics, highlighting conflicts, power struggles, and emotional
tension in the narrative. This research contributes to the understanding of
pragmatics in cinematic discourse and provides insights into how language
reflects interpersonal relationships in film.
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