The Anti-Value Concept of Cowardice in Humorous Discourse of Anglo-Saxon Linguistic Culture
https://doi.org/10.21603/2078-8975-2021-23-4-1016-1023
Abstract
The article introduced the anti-value concept of cowardice in the humorous discourse of Anglo-Saxon linguistic culture. This concept is one of the main anti-values of modern Anglo-Saxon linguistic culture; however, it received very little scientific attention. Based on cognitive and axiological analyses, the author identified and analyzed the main characteristics of cowardice in humorous discourse. The analysis involved 50 episodes of stand-up specials and 500 episodes of various sitcoms. The key features of the anti-value concept of cowardice included fear, the level of danger, and the importance of overcoming danger. Other important characteristics of cowardice included immoral actions, avoiding danger, inaction, loss of control over one’s bodily functions, and unreasonable behavior. The fear of death / injury / social disapproval proved to be the main reasons for cowardice. The author also analyzed the gender aspect of the concept. Cowardice appeared to be a typical male feature because humor is often derived from breaking the gender stereotype "a man is stronger / braver than a woman".
About the Author
A. I. Bochkarev
Novosibirsk State Technical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Novosibirsk
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Bochkarev A.I. The Anti-Value Concept of Cowardice in Humorous Discourse of Anglo-Saxon Linguistic Culture. The Bulletin of Kemerovo State University. 2021;23(4):1016-1023. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.21603/2078-8975-2021-23-4-1016-1023
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