Kurdish Studies

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Impoliteness in Selected Cartoon Movies

Israa Amer Mahmood
University of Baghdad / College of Education for Women / Department of English.
Keywords: Animations, Movies, Heroes’ Characters, Captain America..

Abstract

Background: Cartoons are a significant form of entertainment that captivates audiences of all ages. They combine visuals, animation, and sound to tell engaging stories and convey important messages. Cartoons address social issues, promote diversity, and teach values such as kindness and perseverance. They stimulate creativity and encourage individuals to embrace their uniqueness. In summary, cartoons go beyond entertainment, serving as a source of joy, conveying messages, fostering creativity, and creating intergenerational connections. Their impact extends across cultures and generations, making them an integral part of our cultural landscape.Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the use of impoliteness in selected cartoon movies. Methodologies: To understand how both genders, men and women use impoliteness methods to re/produce and sustain their power relations, the model's findings will be further analysed using language and gender theories. This research looked at how the male lead in the films Captain America and Brave attacked the faces of his interlocutors, how they reacted to his being rude, and how he exploited being rude to gain control. Results and discussion: The results indicate that heroes speak rudely to threaten, demonstrate their dominance, provoke, want to amuse, and convey disappointment or terror, whereas carton heroines speak rudely to communicate their challenge, wrath, disapproval, and claim authority. Brotherson showed that Men utilize rude verbal behaviours to seek domination, strife, and rivalry in power relationships. Yet, women utilize it to fight their lower status by displaying strength, challenge, and displeasure. Finally, the research shows that carton heroines are more courteous than men. They exercise caution while using rude speech gestures since they were raised to adhere to conventional feminine norms. Conclusion: The results of the study show that both genders use rudeness as a speech act of communication to express attitudes, sentiments, and emotions. Compared to male protagonists, female protagonists speak less crudely. As a result, we might conclude that women are more careful than men to avoid using disrespectful language.

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