CONVERSATIONAL LANGUAGE STYLE IN "THE SOCIAL NETWORK"
GAYA BAHASA PERCAKAPAN DALAM "THE SOCIAL NETWORK"
Keywords:
film linguistics, conversational analysis, power dynamics, dia-logue patterns, sociolinguistic markersAbstract
This qualitative research examines the conversational language style em-ployed in David Fincher's film "The Social Network" (2010), analyzing the linguistic patterns, power dynamics, and sociolinguistic features that char-acterize interactions between characters. The study employs discourse analysis and sociolinguistic frameworks to explore how communicative strategies reflect character development, social hierarchy, and narrative progression. Data was collected through systematic transcription and cod-ing of dialogue from key scenes, with particular attention to conversational implicature, turn-taking patterns, and linguistic markers of status. The findings reveal that "The Social Network" utilizes distinctive conversational styles to establish character personalities and relationships, with marked differences in speech patterns between status groups. These patterns include rapid-fire dialogue with intellectual one-upmanship, strategic use of interruptions, and coded language that establishes in-group/out-group dynamics. The study contributes to the field of film linguistics by demon-strating how stylized conversational elements function as characterization tools and reflect broader social dynamics. The research highlights the importance of conversational analysis in understanding cinematic storytell-ing techniques and recommends further exploration of language style in contemporary film as a reflection of changing communication norms in digital society.
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