The representation of the speech of native Canadians in two modern Canadian dramas

Title: The representation of the speech of native Canadians in two modern Canadian dramas
Author: Pödör, Dóra
Source document: The Central European journal of Canadian studies. 2003, vol. 3, iss. [1], pp. [31]-41
Extent
[31]-41
  • ISSN
    1213-7715 (print)
    2336-4556 (online)
Type: Article
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Abstract(s)
This paper examines the language used by the Native Canadian (Indian) characters in two modern Canadian dramas, The Ecstasy of Rita Joe (1967) by George Ryga and The Rez Sisters (1986) by Tomson Highway. Phonological, morphological and syntactic features are analysed. I intend to deal with certain aspects of the vocabulary used by the characters in a subsequent article. In the Conclusion, the results are summarised under the following headings: general non-standard/colloquial features, play-specific and character-specific features; moreover, an assessment is made of the artistic effects achieved through language.
Cet article examine la langue utilisée par les personnages indiens dans deux pièces de théâtre modernes de Canada: The Ecstasy of Rita Joe (1967) de George Ryga et The Rez Sisters (1986) de Tomson Highway. Des caractéristiques phonologiques, morphologiques et syntactiques sont examinées. J'ai l'intention d'analyser certains aspects du vocabulaire utilisés par les caractères dans un article suivant. Dans la Conclusion, les résultats sont résumés dans les catégories suivantes: caractéristiques nonstandards, caractéristiques qui dépendent de la pièce ou du caractère; en plus, une évaluation est donnée sur les effets artistiques atteints à travers la langue.
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