LINGUACULTUROLOGICAL ASPECTS OF ENGLISH DRAMAS
Keywords:
Linguoculturology, English drama, dramatic discourse, national identity, speech etiquette, cultural symbols, idiomatic expressions, English literature, communicative behavior, language and culture, stylistic devices.Abstract
This article analyzes the linguoculturological aspects of English dramas and examines the relationship between language, culture, and national identity in dramatic discourse. English dramas reflect social values, traditions, communicative behavior, and cultural symbols through dialogues, idiomatic expressions, speech etiquette, and stylistic devices. The study focuses on the dramatic works of William Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw, and Oscar Wilde. Examples from famous dramas such as Hamlet, Pygmalion, and The Importance of Being Earnest demonstrate how English dramatic language reflects cultural values, social hierarchy, politeness, and national mentality. The article concludes that English dramas serve as important linguistic and cultural sources for understanding English society and worldview.
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