An Analysis of Coherence in Arthur Miller's Play ''Death of a Salesman''
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https://doi.org/10.31185/eduj.Vol58.Iss2.4202کلمات کلیدی:
coherence, coherent devices, ''Death of a Salesman'', the playچکیده
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the various types of coherence seen in Arthur Miller's play "Death of a Salesman." This study uses a descriptive qualitative methodology to investigate the many types of coherence devices found in this play. It adheres to Oshima and Hogue's (2006) paradigm of coherence. The findings of this study revealed that all coherent devices are used in Arthur Miller's play ''Death of a Salesman''. The most common coherent device utilized in this play is the consistent use of pronouns. It occurs1808 (39.90%). The play employed the repetition of key nouns as an important coherent device. Repeating key nouns occur 1532 times (33.81%). It is the second frequent coherent device in this play. Repeating key nouns plays an important role in developing ideas and character motivations. Furthermore, transition signals are utilized extensively in this play. It serves as the third coherent device in this play. The play analyzed in this study contains 1190 (26.26%) transition signals. Additionally, the logical division of ideas pattern is the order that is used in this play. Although there are comparisons and contrasts particularly between Willy Loman's goals and the brutal facts he meets, the paly is ordered by the logical division of ideas pattern.
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