Cross-Cultural Communication
The Application of Politeness Principle in the Analysis of Drama: Take Teahouse as an Example
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This paper analyzes the dialogues in the “Teahouse” which is written by Lao She under Leech’s politeness principle. An analysis of the pragmatic features of Teahouse can help people gain a deep insight into each character’s traits and experiences in the play as well as appreciate the special gist of the drama more deeply.
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3968/%25x
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