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THE ROLE OF LANGUAGE IN THE REPRESENTATION OF CLASS
IN VICTORIAN LITERATURE
Ashurova Sabina Akhmed qizi
Student of Chirchik State Pedogogical University
Scientific advisor: Z.A. Umirova
ABSTRACT: The objective of this research is to explore the language register
utilized during the Victorian Era. This study employs a qualitative descriptive
approach, utilizing content analysis to examine the context, intentions, and messages
conveyed in communication. It involves analyzing and drawing conclusions about the
speakers as the addressors and the audience as the addressees of the texts. The
research highlights societal issues of the Victorian Era, particularly the challenging
circumstances faced by orphans and children during the Industrial Revolution, which
serves as a central focus. Additionally, it emphasizes realism through its portrayal of
authentic characters and settings, detailed depictions of daily life, believable plots,
community dialects, character development, and the significance of illustrating social
class.
KEYWORDS : Register; Social Class; Utterances; Language Variety
INTRODUCTION
Studying English literature serves as a source of inspiration and fosters
creativity while also cultivating essential skills for navigating today's global landscape.
Literature reflects the state of the world through various forms, including stories,
novels, and plays. Additionally, it provides an opportunity to enhance writing, reading,
analytical, and persuasive abilities. Language plays a crucial role in our lives and
society. Through its communicative function, language conveys messages about
specific conditions and effectively describes the surrounding environment. Linguistics
focuses on understanding the nature of language and the communication process. It
encompasses both the examination of individual languages and the exploration of
general characteristics shared among all languages or larger groups of languages. A
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field of study which deals mostly with language use, particularly spoken language, is
part of sociolinguistics.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Language serves as our primary means of communication, enabling us to
share our thoughts and ideas with others. The function of language pertains to how we
utilize it to engage with content and interact socially. These functions illustrate the
active application of language for specific objectives. While language is an exceptional
tool for communication, it can convey both truths and falsehoods, influence opinions,
express emotions, and articulate ideas that might remain unformed without the ability
to express them. Beyond being a medium for communication and a repository of
knowledge, language also functions as a tool for thought and a source of enjoyment.
The complexity of language as a communication system can lead to various human
challenges. Each language encompasses multiple styles, providing different modes of
speaking and writing suitable for various contexts. For instance, we adopt one style
when conversing with close friends of our age, while we may switch to another style
in different situations. These styles can vary further based on the dynamics of the
conversation—whether it’s between men, women, or mixed-gender interactions.
Additionally, distinct styles are employed in public speaking, religious ceremonies, and
when addressing individuals of different ages. Language is both a system of
communication between individuals and a social phenomenon. Humans speak words,
write words and use it to express themselves. This form in which language take is
primary as every society has its dynamic means of communication with its own
conceived and universally accepted accents and definitive terms. Language cannot be
separated from society, everyday people consciously or subconsciously choose
language variety in order to interact in different social context. People use such
concepts as identity, class, status, solidarity, face, gender, politeness, etc. Languages
and societies are constantly changing.
CONCLUSION
Based on the analysis, the researcher arrived at the following conclusions
regarding the study's objectives: In Charles Dickens' "Oliver Twist," the author
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highlights societal issues of his time, particularly the harsh realities faced by orphans
and children during the Industrial Revolution, which serves as a central theme in his
work. Dickens illustrates these challenges through strong individual characters and
detailed descriptions that set them apart from their surroundings. His writing embodies
realism through authentic characters and settings, thorough depictions of daily life,
plausible plots , genuine dialects of the local populace during that period, character
development, and a focus on social class representation. These elements inform the
choice of vocabulary, language register, and communication styles among characters,
each reflecting the linguistic norms of the era. For contemporary English learners,
understanding register is essential. The use of register is crucial as it varies in every
conversation. Different situations call for distinct registers, which are influenced by the
context, needs, and purposes of each interaction.
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