A Study of Identity Crisis through Politeness Theory in Aziz Amna’s American Fever

Abstract

The aim of this qualitative study is to investigate the politeness strategies in the novel American Fever by Dur Aziz Amina through the postulates of Politeness Theory by Brown and Levinson (1987). The data are collected from the selected novel in form of some excerpts. The selected texts are analyzed through the postulates of Politeness Theory. The findings indicate that the writer uses politeness strategies to voice themes of identity. Through a close linguistic and literary analysis, the study intends to contribute to the broader discourse on intercultural pragmatics, literary stylistics, and the sociolinguistic dimensions of narrative fiction. Ultimately, this research aspires to offer fresh insights into the intersection of language, culture, and literature by demonstrating the critical role of politeness strategies in shaping character interactions and constructing the ideological undercurrents of contemporary multicultural fiction. This study significantly contributes to contemporary literature in pragmatics by identifying the role of linguistic politeness in enhancing narrative depth and cultural realism.