The Colloquialisms of Language and Gender in the Film ‘Pride & Prejudice' by Jane Austen in Sociolinguistics Studies in 2005

Abstract

The use of colloquialisms in cinema language is critical for character development, establishing tone and atmosphere, and portraying society norms and power dynamics. This research aims to analyze the colloquialism of language and gender in the film Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin. The data were collected from the dialog line where it was the script and massage of the film. The research uses a qualitative descriptive method for gathering data and then analyzing it. Data derived from Jane Austen's films, ‘Pride & Prejudice’. The researcher utilized utterances found in the subtitles section of the film Pride and Prejudice while also viewing the film, then analyzed. As a result, the research found some colloquialism of language and gender in the film. Jane Austen in her stories and films uses language to reflect the limitations imposed on women of her time and to challenge them. By examining how colloquialism of language and gender is depicted in the film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, we can obtain significant insights into the intricacies of relationships and societal dynamics.