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Analysis of Conceptual Metaphors in Inaugural Addresses of American Presidents
2023. urn:nbn:hr:172:855345
Dragojević, Lea
University of Split
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of English Language and Literature

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Dragojević, L. (2023). Analysis of Conceptual Metaphors in Inaugural Addresses of American Presidents (Undergraduate thesis). Split: University of Split, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Retrieved from https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:172:855345

Dragojević, Lea. "Analysis of Conceptual Metaphors in Inaugural Addresses of American Presidents." Undergraduate thesis, University of Split, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2023. https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:172:855345

Dragojević, Lea. "Analysis of Conceptual Metaphors in Inaugural Addresses of American Presidents." Undergraduate thesis, University of Split, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2023. https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:172:855345

Dragojević, L. (2023). 'Analysis of Conceptual Metaphors in Inaugural Addresses of American Presidents', Undergraduate thesis, University of Split, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, accessed 15 January 2025, https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:172:855345

Dragojević L. Analysis of Conceptual Metaphors in Inaugural Addresses of American Presidents [Undergraduate thesis]. Split: University of Split, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences; 2023 [cited 2025 January 15] Available at: https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:172:855345

L. Dragojević, "Analysis of Conceptual Metaphors in Inaugural Addresses of American Presidents", Undergraduate thesis, University of Split, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Split, 2023. Available at: https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:172:855345

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TitleAnalysis of Conceptual Metaphors in Inaugural Addresses of American Presidents
AuthorLea Dragojević
MentorIvana Petrović (mentor)
GranterUniversity of Split
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
(Department of English Language and Literature)
Split
Defense date and country2023, Croatia
Scientific / art field,
discipline and subdiscipline		HUMANISTIC SCIENCES
Philology
Abstract
Our cognitive framework, which is metaphor-based, has an impact on our everyday behaviour. This thesis aims to apply Conceptual Metaphor Theory to the presidential inaugural addresses of Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and Barack Obama to examine the conceptual metaphors POLITICS IS WAR and UNITY IS A TOOL by noting their recurrence. The thesis begins by defining conceptual metaphor and Conceptual Metaphor Theory, goes in more depth on the connections between language and politics, and concludes by analysing the two metaphors mentioned in each of the inaugural addresses. Metaphors draw attention to the complex relationships among cognition, culture, and society. Analyzing the use of the metaphors POLITICS IS WAR and UNITY IS A TOOL, emphasizes how cultural context significantly impacts how these metaphors are received, as political discourse is deeply entwined with cultural symbols and societal norms. Each president's unique rhetorical styles and messaging strategies reflects their stances of leadership, political environments, and priorities. This research has provided insight into the complex role of language in political discourse, noting the importance of understanding cultural intricacies for promoting empathy, cross-cultural understanding, and productive discourse in today's global society.
Abstract (croatian)
Naša spoznaja, koja se temelji na metaforama, utječe na to kako se svakodnevno ponašamo. Cilj ovog rada je primijeniti teoriju konceptualnih metafora na inauguracijske govore predsjednika Joea Bidena, Donalda Trumpa i Baracka Obame kako bi se analizirale k onceptualne metafore POLITIKA JE RAT i JEDINSTVO JE ALAT, prateći njihovu učestalost. Rad započinje definiranjem konceptualne metafore i teorije konceptualne metafore, zatim analizira povezanost jezika i politike, te završava analizom dviju spomenutih meta fora u svakom od inauguracijskih govora. Metafore skreću pozornost na složene odnose između spoznaje, kulture i društva. Analizirajući upotrebu metafora POLITIKA JE RAT i JEDINSTVO JE ALAT, naglašava se kako kulturni kontekst znatno utječe na to kako se te metafore poimaju, s obzirom da je politički diskurs isprepleten kulturnim simbolima i društvenim normama. Jedinstveni retorički stilovi i način na koji svaki od predsjednika prenosi određene poruke, odražavaju njihove stavove o vodstvu, političkom okružen ju i prioritetima. Ovaj rad pružio je uvid u složenu ulogu jezika u političkom diskursu, ističući važnost razumijevanja kulturnih zamršenosti za promicanje empatije, međukulturalnog razumijevanja i produktivnog diskursa u današnjem globalnom društvu.
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Languageenglish
URN:NBNurn:nbn:hr:172:855345
Study programmeTitle: English Language and Literature
Study programme type: university
Study level: undergraduate
Academic / professional title: sveučilišni/a prvostupnik/prvostupnica (baccalaureus/baccalaurea) engleskoga jezika i književnosti (sveučilišni/a prvostupnik/prvostupnica (baccalaureus/baccalaurea) engleskoga jezika i književnosti)
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