On the Pragmatic Function of Euphemism in Vanity Fair  

作　　者：安澜[1] 

机构地区：[1]内蒙古师范大学文学院

出　　处：《校园英语》2017年第23期152-155,共4页English On Campus

摘　　要：Euphemism is a common phenomenon in our daily communication. Without euphemism, people can’t achieve successful conversation. As there are some customs and taboo in different country, we use euphemism to avoid embarrassment and unhappiness. Vanity Fair is a masterpiece written by William Makepeace Thackeray in 19th century. Combing euphemism with the famous novel could deepen the understanding of the pragmatic function of euphemism as well as appreciating literature work from a new sight. This thesis tries to research the pragmatic function of euphemism in Vanity Fair. Firstly, it introduces some fundamental knowledge about euphemism. Then,it offers a brief introduction to the novel and its author. Finally, it analyzes case study of the pragmatic function of euphemism in VanityEuphemism is a common phenomenon in our daily communication. Without euphemism, people can’t achieve successful conversation. As there are some customs and taboo in different country, we use euphemism to avoid embarrassment and unhappiness. Vanity Fair is a masterpiece written by William Makepeace Thackeray in 19 th century. Combing euphemism with the famous novel could deepen the understanding of the pragmatic function of euphemism as well as appreciating literature work from a new sight. This thesis tries to research the pragmatic function of euphemism in Vanity Fair. Firstly, it introduces some fundamental knowledge about euphemism. Then, it offers a brief introduction to the novel and its author. Finally, it analyzes case study of the pragmatic function of euphemism in Vanity Fair

关 键 词：EUPHEMISM PRAGMATIC FUNCTION VANITY FAIR 

分 类 号：G642[文化科学—高等教育学]