An Analysis of Euphemism in the Selected Literary Texts
Journal Title: International Journal of Social Science And Human Research - Year 2024, Vol 7, Issue 09
Abstract
Euphemism is a commonly used literary device in various forms of literature. It serves to soften or mask harsh, sensitive, or unpleasant words or concepts, often substituting them with more polite, indirect, or socially acceptable expressions. Euphemism can be found in novels, poems, plays, and other literary works. Euphemism can be used to reflect and comment on societal norms, cultural values, or political contexts. By examining the language choices made by characters or narrators, readers can gain insights into the power dynamics, prejudices, or social expectations of a particular time or place. Euphemism can expose the tensions between appearances and realities, challenging readers to question prevailing beliefs or institutions. The method of current research used qualitative research to analyse the data from literary texts. The instrument used in this study was document analysis. The paper is divided into different sections and a conclusion. Section one follows the introduction. Section two discusses the literature Review. Section three studies method, “Macbeth” and “Othello” summary and population. Section four explains the analysis and the results. Section five presents the conclusion, and references. After collecting the data, the researcher finds out different types of euphemisms utilised in the ‘Macbeth and Othello’ plays were written by Shakespeare.
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Hamid G. Jewad
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