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This is a Literature Review study (also classified as: Observational).

Emotions, identity, and profanity: Swearing as expression in the Heartbeat novel

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Qualitative analysis reveals swearing reflects emotions and identity in characters, highlighting its narrative significance.

Characters in Heartbeat use swearing 44 times to express emotions, affecting their development and dialogue authenticity.
Expletive interjections are the most frequent type of swearing, pointing to its role in character interactions.
The study employs qualitative methods, including close reading and categorization of swearing types and motivations.
The results suggest swearing may differ in impact across literary genres and influence reader perceptions.

Nasir et al. (2025) studied this question.

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