ILLOCUTIONARY ACTS MAIN CHARACTER’S UTTERANCES WUMI RAJI’S ANOTHER LIFE

The illocutionary acts of the main character's utterances in Wumi Raji’s Another Life reveal various communication strategies and attitudes. The study analyzes 137 illocutionary acts, categorizing them into four types: 54 representative acts (40%), 59 directive acts (43%), 10 commissive acts (7%), and 14 expressive acts (10%). The directive acts are the most frequent, indicating the main character's active role in communication, while the expressive acts reflect personal feelings and attitudes. This analysis contributes to understanding the speech act theory, which emphasizes the interaction between language and behavior, highlighting how language can express intention and action. For a deeper understanding, you can refer to the detailed analysis in the provided sources.