AN ANALYSIS OF IMPOLITENESS STRATEGY USED BY THE MAIN CHARACTER IN “A MAN CALLED OTTO” MOVIE
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Pengarang
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ACHMAD AMIRUL KHAQQI
Penerbit
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FAKULTAS ILMU BUDAYA, SURABAYA, 2024
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Synopsis
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This research aims to identify and analysis the types and functions of
impoliteness strategies used by the main character in A Man Called Otto movie.
This research employed a descriptive qualitative method. The data were in the form
of utterances, specifically those by the main character, Otto. The source of the data
for this research is A Man Called Otto movie with helps by the transcripts to ensure
that utterances in the movie are completely and accurately delivered. The researcher
applied Culpeper’s theory of impoliteness strategy (2005) and its functions (2011).
The results showed that 63 impoliteness strategies were found: bald on-record (11)
utterances, positive impoliteness (20) utterances, negative impoliteness (23)
utterances, off-record (1) utterance, and withhold politeness (8) utterances.
Negative impoliteness more inclined because Otto’s characteristic is shaped by
profound loneliness after his wife's death, making him impatient, straightforward,
and irritable. Furthermore, two out of three functions occur in this research, namely
affective impoliteness (25) utterances and coercive functions (38) utterances.
Coercive impoliteness more inclined because Otto’s desire to gain an advantage or
maintain control in the situation, coupled with his power dynamic such as being
older and more experienced. Furthermore, entertaining function was not found in
this movie because it focuses about Otto’s personal journey and emotional
challenges.
