The conversational implicature in the novel 'The Jasmine Necklace' by Wassini Al-Araj according to Grice's theory.

Abstract

     In Wasini Al-Araj's novel “The Jasmine Necklace,” we find that the dialogues between the characters carry deeper meanings than they appear to. This is what this research attempts to explore through Paul Grice's theory of conversational implicature, which is based on the idea that people adhere to the principle of cooperation when speaking. This is manifested in four basic principles: quantity, quality, relation, and manner. However, in literature, these principles are often deliberately violated to convey additional meanings.

      The research relies on the analytical-pragmatic approach to explore the novelistic text by revealing the implicit meanings carried by the textual dialogues, It explains how violating these principles enhances the narrative meaning and opens up a deeper horizon for understanding the psychological and intellectual dimensions of the characters, thereby contributing to the reshaping of meaning and enhancing our view of the narrative structure of the text.