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Greek adults' verbal play, or, how to train for caution
Journal of modern Greek studies • 10 (1) • Published In 1992 • Pages: 35-56
By: Hirschon, Renee.
Abstract
In this study, Hirschon examines word play between adults and children. She argues that the false stories and promises, lies and threats used by adults in adult-child discourse teach children to suspend belief in verbal utterances. Children learn that there is a disjuncture between words and actions. According to Hirschon, this disjuncture provides a degree of freedom for self-expression and a sense of personal autonomy. It also shows a reluctance to incur obligations. Furthermore such verbal play reinforces 'an existential consciousness of the imperfect nature of phenomenal reality,' which is a central tenet of the Orthodox Christian world-view.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2003
- Region
- Europe
- Sub Region
- Southeastern Europe
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard ; 2002
- Field Date
- 1970s
- Coverage Date
- 1970
- Coverage Place
- Kokkinia, Greece
- Notes
- Renée Hirschon
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 54-56)
- LCCN
- 84642094
- LCSH
- Greece