Prayer and Pragmatic Speech Acts in Greek Poetry

Prayer and Pragmatic Speech Acts in Greek Poetry

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Main Author: Caliva, Kathryn M.
Language:English
Published: The Ohio State University / OhioLINK 2018
Subjects:
Ancient Languages
Religion
Rhetoric
Literature
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1542322753932214
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-osu15423227539322142021-08-03T07:08:42Z Prayer and Pragmatic Speech Acts in Greek Poetry Caliva, Kathryn M. Ancient Languages Religion Rhetoric Literature This dissertation is a study of pragmatic speech acts and narrative authority in Greek poetry focused on prayer, prophecy, and myth. The project treats the poems of Sappho and Pindar, the Homeric Hymn to Demeter, and a selection of Euripides' tragedies using a theoretical model that combines elements of speech act theory, pragmatics, and narratology. The central question of the dissertation is how a speaker generates authority for a speech act in order to bring about a desired effect upon the audience. I argue that poetic speakers generate authority for their speech acts by demonstrating their knowledge of mythic narratives, their facility in interpreting those narratives, and their ability to communicate efficaciously with gods. This demonstration of religious and cultural knowledge allows speakers to present themselves as competent and efficacious speakers as they attempt to exert influence over the behavior and emotions of their audience. I argue further that this is a complex rhetorical strategy in line with pragmatic speech in other contexts, including inscribed prayers, magical texts, and religious ritual. 2018 English text The Ohio State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1542322753932214 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1542322753932214 restricted--full text unavailable until 2023-12-17 This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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topic Ancient Languages
Religion
Rhetoric
Literature
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Religion
Rhetoric
Literature
Caliva, Kathryn M.
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