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Description
In today’s modern society, the development of artificial intelligence and digital technologies has not only led to dramatic changes in people’s lives, but also affects the way people read and value literature. This paper revisits American literature to explore how family relationships are represented through language. Using the framework of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), the study focuses on the relational values of lexis in which words are used to explicate power and ideology among characters. Two representative novels are selected for analysis: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott and The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen. By examining how language is used in conversations within families, the paper explores how literature assists us in understanding emotions, responsibilities, and values within the home. The study also argues that, despite a fast-changing world shaped by technology, literature continues to offer meaningful insights into human relationships and social life.
Biography
- Huỳnh Ngọc Mai Kha is a lecturer and researcher in the field of Applied Linguistics and Literature. Her academic interests include discourse analysis, educational linguistics, and critical pedagogy. She has participated in various national and international conferences and has contributed to research on language, identity, and cultural representation in literary texts.
- Lê Hoàng Hoài Khanh is a PhD candidate and lecturer at Duy Tan University, Vietnam. Her research interests focus on applied linguistics, critical discourse analysis, and language in education.
