Abstract

The paper offers a practical assessment of negative politeness techniques employed in ‘The Blind Man’, a short story by D.H. Lawrence. The research focuses on how language is utilized in the interactions between characters, with special attention given to the societal norms and power structures that are used in the story. The research reveals that the characters engage in negative politeness tactics, such as indirectness and hedging, to avoid offending while still communicating their intended message. Additionally, the analysis exposes that characters use negative politeness methods in diverse ways, with hedging emerging as the most prevalent tactic.

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