Expressive Illocutionary Acts Found in The Perks of Being a Wallflower Movie

Arya Prawira Kusuma; Anak Agung Sagung Shanti Sari Dewi; I Gusti Ayu Gde Sosiowati

doi:10.55606/jurribah.v4i3.6365

Authors

Arya Prawira Kusuma Universitas Udayana
Anak Agung Sagung Shanti Sari Dewi Universitas Udayana
I Gusti Ayu Gde Sosiowati

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55606/jurribah.v4i3.6365

Keywords:

Expressive illocutionary acts

Abstract

This study aims to explore expressive illocutionary acts in the film The Perks of Being a Wallflower, focusing on the types and functions that appear in the interactions between the characters. Expressive illocutionary acts, as part of pragmatic studies, play an important role in representing emotions, attitudes, and social relationships between speakers. This study was conducted to identify in detail twelve types of expressive illocutionary acts and their four accompanying functions, thereby providing a deeper understanding of the dynamics of communication in the film. This study uses a qualitative approach with documentation and observation methods of the film's dialogue. Data analysis was carried out through three stages: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing, to obtain a systematic picture of the pattern of expressive illocutionary acts. The results show that all twelve types of expressive illocutionary acts are found in the film, with the expression "thank you" as the most dominant form. This reflects the film's main theme, which emphasizes the value of friendship, emotional support, and gratitude between characters. In contrast, the expression "regret" is the least used type.

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