Author(s)

Liu Liu ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ College of Liberal Arts, Shantou University, Shantou, China

Corresponding Author

Liu Liu

ABSTRACT

This essay analyzes the grammatical cohesion in O. Henry's "After Twenty Years," focusing on reference, substitution, ellipsis, and conjunction as put forward by Halliday and Hasan (1976). The exploration of these linguistic features aims to unravel their impact on key thematic elements, including the enduring nature of friendship, the transformative influence of time on individuals, and the repercussions of wrongful actions. The narrative's backdrop in early 20th-century New York City and O. Henry's insightful storytelling provide context for understanding the text's depth. The study concludes by emphasizing the crucial role of grammatical cohesion in enriching themes and enhancing the overall texture of the narrative.

KEYWORDS

Grammatical cohesive devices, Reference, Ellipsis, Conjunction, Reiteration

CITE THIS PAPER

Liu Liu, An Analysis of Grammatical Cohesive Devices in the Text "After 20 Years" from the Perspective of Discourse Analysis. Lecture Notes on Language and Literature (2024) Vol. 7: 67-71. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/langl.2024.070111.

REFERENCES

[1] Ding, Y. (2000). Discourse Analysis. Nan Jing Normal University Press
[2] Bloor, T. & Bloor, M. (1995). The Functional Analysis of English. London: Arnold.
[3] Halliday, M. A. K. and Hasan, R. (1976). Cohesion in English. Longman, London.

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