Conceptual Metaphor Analysis in the American TV Series Game of Thrones
Abstract
In Game of Thrones, language and conceptual metaphors not only shape the characters and plot but also mirror the socio-political
structures, interpersonal relationships, and cultural values of the real world. This paper, based on Conceptual Metaphor Theory by Lakoff and
Johnson, conducts a classification study of structural metaphors, spatial metaphors, and ontological metaphors in the dialogues from the first
to the fifth season of Game of Thrones. The study finds that conceptual metaphors are prevalent throughout the series and play a significant
role in shaping the characters. The multi-layered metaphors in the series construct deep reflections on concepts such as power, war, and death,
offering insightful perspectives on the understanding of social structures and language in the real world.
structures, interpersonal relationships, and cultural values of the real world. This paper, based on Conceptual Metaphor Theory by Lakoff and
Johnson, conducts a classification study of structural metaphors, spatial metaphors, and ontological metaphors in the dialogues from the first
to the fifth season of Game of Thrones. The study finds that conceptual metaphors are prevalent throughout the series and play a significant
role in shaping the characters. The multi-layered metaphors in the series construct deep reflections on concepts such as power, war, and death,
offering insightful perspectives on the understanding of social structures and language in the real world.
Keywords
Conceptual Metaphor; Game of Thrones; Structural Metaphor; Spatial Metaphor; Ontological Metaphor
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.70711/rcha.v2i12.6296
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