Pragma-semiotic analysis of equivocality in Tess Onwueme’s drama
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21867320 |
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| Authors | Olúwafúnminíyì Mábáwínkú (corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue | 1-2 |
| Pages | 374-391 |
| Publication date | 2022-03-11 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | EJOTMAS Ekpoma Journal of Theatre and Media Arts (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2006-1838 • E-ISSN: 2449-1179 |
| Publisher | African Journals Online (AJOL) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.4314/ejotmas.v8i1-2.21 |
| OpenAlex | W4220875222 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 3 |
This paper analyses the ‘meanings within meaning’ as it reflects in the use of language as a verbal sign signal that colours Onwueme’s drama and to which she explores part of semiotics as a vital aspect of her works. Onwueme uses cultural mimesis in expressing meaning in her plays. This is so as her drama is fashioned towards imitation of certain aspects of her culture. Her techniques match her intention as this reflects in her characters’ depiction and artistry aesthetics which is ebullient. This ploy assists in explaining and discovering in-depth meanings tucked within her works as a correlation of the realities in the society. A dose of her cultural mimesis consequently becomes a sign signal which is relevant and complementary to the main action as expressed by the spoken words. The signals provided by the verbal mode through the signs have opened up a wealth of new and revealing information on communication and dramatic principles
Aesthetics · Art · Depiction · Drama · Epistemology · Imitation · Linguistics · Literature · Semiotics · Sociology · Discourse Analysis in Language Studies · EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning · Language, Metaphor, and Cognition · Philosophy · Psychology · Social Psychology
| Highly cited | No |
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