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September 10, 2025Open Access

Pragmatic Ambiguity and Emotional Conflict in ‘Hills Like White Elephants’: A Speech Act Approach

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Analysis employs speech act theory to uncover emotional tension and communicative strategies in Hemingway's work.

The study reveals how indirect speech and euphemisms convey emotional tensions in character interactions.
Research identifies the role of politeness strategies in maintaining ambiguity around sensitive topics like abortion.
Gricean implicature demonstrates that much of the information in the story is conveyed through implication rather than direct statements.
Hemingway's minimalist style serves to highlight psychological conflicts, enriching the interpretation of the text.

Rehman et al. (2025) studied this question.

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