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Journal Article
Conversational Analysis of Adjacency Pairs in the Murder of Roger Ackroyd Novel by Agatha Christie
2024
Overview
This study delves into the pivotal role of adjacency pairs as fundamental units in conversation analysis, with a specific focus on their application in the context of detective novels, notably exemplified in the works of Agatha Christie. Adjacency pairs consist of a first pair part and a second pair part which are crucial tools in understanding the dynamics of dialogue, as they reveal underlying structures and meanings within conversations. Thus, the present study aims at determining the most dominant pattern of adjacency pairs which are utilized in shaping the dialogue in Christie's works; and at investigating how Christie employs a specific adjacency pair pattern to impart a distinctive touch to her detective narratives. Accordingly, the following hypotheses are proposed: firstly, the superiority of these adjacency pairs is given to (Question-Answer/ Clarification) pattern; secondly, the use of the (Announcement - Acceptance/ Denial) pattern is an unexpected way to identify the criminal of the novel. In order to test the validity of these hypotheses, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie is analyzed by adopting eclectic models i.e. Coulthard (1985), Clark (1996), Schegloff (2007) and Paltridge (2012). The results of the analysis are set using quantitative and qualitative methods. Finally, it is found that writers can leverage Agatha Christie's adept use of adjacency pairs employing (Question-Answer), to elevate narrative impact. Screenwriters adapting Christie's works for visual media can benefit from understanding the significance of these pairs in guiding dialogue construction for cinematic portrayal. These insights can be incorporated into literature or linguistics courses as case studies, serving as teaching tools to illustrate effective linguistic devices and deepen comprehension of narrative strategies.
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جامعة بغداد - كلية الآداب
