Introduction

1 A Critical Survey of Linguistic Studies on Jane Austen's Major Fiction

2 The Explanation of Linguistic Theories Concerned

3 The Argument and the Methodology of the Book

4 The Organization of the Book

Chapter One Cooperative Principle in Male-Female Relationship in Pride and Prejudice

1 Application of CP in the Realization of Diverse Collaboration

1.1 Cooperation of Speeches in Principled Compromise

1.2 Application of the Four Maxims in Genuine Understanding

2 Violation of CP in the Demonstration of Mild Conflict

2.1 Non-Cooperation of Speeches in Social Indifference

2.2 Violation of the Four Maxims in Interpersonal Disagreement

Chapter Two Interpersonal Metafunction in Parent-Child Relationship in Emma

1 Mood in the Reflection of Fettered Love

1.1 Mood Choices in Kind Indulgence

1.2 Mood Construction in Selfish Irresponsibility

2 Modality in the Manifestation of Devious Growth

2.1 Modal Operators in Unconscious Resemblance

2.2 Modal Adjuncts in Corresponding Reward

Chapter Three Speech Representation in Female Relationship in Persuasion

1 Direct Speech Representation in the Display of Disharmonious Relationship

1.1 Direct Speech in Arrogant Rejection

1.2 Free Direct Speech in Indifferent Disregard

2 Indirect Speech Representation in the Exhibition of Compatible Friendship

2.1 Indirect Speech in Candid Concern

2.2 Free Indirect Speech in Valuable Assistance

Conclusion

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