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In the transcript, proper nouns are utilized an abundance amount of times. This is predominantly when the barrister refers to each different character by their name. For example 'according to Mr Neil(.) this is feeling(.) this grudge on Mr Peterson's(.)' The use of proper nouns in comparisons to pronouns give the impression that the Barrister is formal, giving him power over the rest of the court room as he speaks. His formality of his language, could suggest, without actually hearing him and analysing his pitch, tone and volume that the Barrister is quite intimidating. This is supported by the fact that Mr Neil, begins to increase the number of minor sentences  he produces, throughout his time being questioned which seems to be intense taking into consideration the short duration of the transcript. His constant referral of 'Mr Neil' by his name directs the tension and responsibility on to Mr Neil himself, making him seem weak. The contextual information of this transcript also adds to the tension, because he is a witness, his behaviour and answers to the Barrister questions will massively impact the case. Also the reliability of Mr Neil's perspective on the matter, and whether he himself is telling the truth. If he was completely innocent an had no wrong doing we would expect him to react in a completely different manner. Where he is calm and collective. As an audience we can infer that he may not be telling the truth or that the Barristers power is causing him to feel under pressure when responding to the Barristers questioning as the less powerful participant in the conversation.   

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  1. Unknown3 December 2015 at 03:55

    Good focus on the formality and its effects. Some good context - you need to link it to analysis of quotes to show how it directly affects language choices.

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