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Euphemism and Metaphor in Epitaphs by 25fhnfbds4 is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This study examines the use of euphemistic metaphors in gravestone inscriptions from the English Cemetery of Malaga, highlighting how these metaphors help individuals cope with the taboo of death. Analyzing 174 epitaphs, the research reveals that metaphors associated with REST, PEACE, NEW LIFE, and JOURNEY present a comforting perspective on mortality, while those linked to LOSS and SEPARATION convey a more negative view. The findings underscore the role of metaphor in shaping societal attitudes toward deat

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