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What is Flouting Conversational Maxims in The Help about?

This study analyzes the flouting of conversational maxims by characters in the movie The Help, identifying 32 instances of maxim flouting across various types. The research reveals that the maxim of quality is most frequently flouted, often in a conflictive manner through sarcastic utterances related to undesirable topics. The study employs qualitative content analysis to explore the reasons behind these flouts, categorizing them into competitive, convivial, collaborative, and conflictive motivations.

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omar.i.silby

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EN