EXPRESSIVE SPEECH ACTS IN A MAN CALLED OTTO MOVIE

Abstrak

This research focuses on the expressive speech acts used by the main character, Otto, in the movie A Man Called Otto. It aimed to describe the types and purposes of these speech acts based on Searle and Vandervaken’s theory (1985). Applying the descriptive qualitative methods, this research shows that eight of twelve expressive speech acts appear in Otto’s dialogue, including apologies, welcoming/greeting, thanks, complaints, compliments, laments, protests, and praises. The most frequent types found are complaints and lament, reflecting Otto’s frustration and grief. Otto’s expressive speech offers insights into his emotional state, highlighting his complex character as he navigates external dissatisfaction and internal sorrow. This research highlights how Otto’s speech acts reveal his struggles with societal changes and personal loss while offering glimpses of a softer, more appreciative side.

Kata kunci

• a man called otto
• expressive
• literature
• movie
• speech act