Linguistic perspectives on strategies in the three kingdoms: An analysis of the cooperative principle in the Jingzhou Event

Guo Nyuhuan *

The School of Foreign Studies, Zhaoqing University, Guangdong, China.
 
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International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 11(01), 1128–1136.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.11.1.0198
Publication history: 
Received on 24 December 2023; revised on 29 January 2024; accepted on 01 February 2024
 
Abstract: 
This study delves into the application of linguistic theories, particularly the Cooperative Principle, in analyzing historical events, using the Three Kingdoms period's Jingzhou event as a case study. The research aims to explore how linguistic insights can enhance our understanding of historical figures’ communication strategies and decision-making processes. The paper discusses the interplay of language, politics, and military tactics in the Jingzhou event, highlighting the importance of Grice's Cooperative Principle in historical discourse analysis.
 
Keywords: 
Three Kingdoms; Jingzhou Event; Cooperative Principle; Historical Linguistics; Communication Strategies; Grice's Maxims; Linguistic Analysis
 
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