DISCOURSE MARKERS IN O. HENRY'S "TWO THANKSGIVING DAY GENTLEMEN"
Keywords:
discourse markers, pragmatics, cohesion, literary discourse.Abstract
This thesis analyzes the use of discourse markers in O. Henry’s short story “Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen,” focused specifically on their textual, pragmatic, and stylistic functions. Through close textual analysis, the study shows how discourse markers structure narrative, organize character interaction, and contribute to irony and cohesion. The research highlights discourse markers as significant tools for guiding reader interpretation and bringing literary dialogue to a more realistic level.
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