THE ANALYSIS OF DEIXIS IN THE KUNG FU PANDA 2 MOVIE SCRIPT: A SOCIOLINGUISTIC STUDY
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https://doi.org/10.53682/soculijrccsscli.v4i3.11613Keywords:
Deixis, Kung Fu Panda 2, Movie Script, SociolinguisticsAbstract
Deixis is a linguistic phenomenon that relies on context for interpretation. This study explores the deixis elements in the Kung Fu Panda 2 script, analyzing how personal, temporal, and spatial deixis function within character interactions. This research utilized a qualitative approach to investigate human experiences, behaviors, and beliefs by examining the Kung Fu Panda 2 movie script, identifying and analyzing passages with deixis elements through a structured process involving film viewing, script retrieval, and dialogue notation, followed by data analysis based on Creswell's framework, which encompassed data preparation, in-depth reading, coding, classification, descriptive analysis, and theoretical interpretation to generate comprehensive contextual insights into the studied phenomenon. The analysis shows that personal deixis is the most frequently used, particularly the second-person pronoun "you," which is often employed in direct character confrontations. Temporal deixis, found in 39 instances, helps indicate time references within the narrative, whereas spatial deixis, with 58 occurrences, contributes to defining locations. The study suggests that personal deixis dominates due to the film's dialogue-driven storytelling and intense character exchanges, particularly in action sequences. These findings contribute to pragmatic and linguistic studies by showcasing deixis as a key tool in shaping narrative comprehension. Future research could extend this study by examining deixis in other animated films or across different genres to determine broader deixis patterns in cinematic storytelling.
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