This chapter examines Sophocles' plays in the light of face-threat politeness theory. It deals with the subject under the following headings: face-threat politeness theory, positive politeness, negative politeness, off-record strategies, and politeness and characterization.
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Book Chapter
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Brill
Copyright (Published Version)
2006 Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, the Netherlands