in Blair’s party. Serena’s mother does know that Blair has party that night. By giving this information, her mother knows that Serena went to Blair’s party.
4: 34 Blair Cedric? Your brothers name?
Jenny No, that was his Cabbage Patch Kid. My brothers
name is Dan.
Actually, you might know him. He, uhm, he went out with Serena last night.
Blair That was your brother? So does that mean youre
friends with Serena now?
Jenny I mean, I dont have a problem with her but if someone
did havea problem with her I wouldnt have a problem with that either.
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Datum 4: 34 shows that the function of gossip that occurs is to provide information. W
hile Jenny played Blair’s doll, she told Blair that her brother’s name was Dan, not Cedric. Moreover, she added that Blair met her brother in the
party last night and he was the man who came with Serena in that party. However, Blair, who was in a problem with Serena, responded from the
information given by Jenny that Jenny was the friend of Serena. Jenny did not accept that responds and told Blair that their problem is not hers. Thus, she did
not have any problem with Serena or Blair.
4: 35 Blair Do you remember when Dad gave me my first Yale
sweatshirt? I dont think any piece of clothing has ever fit me more perfect, not to mention how adorable I
found that bulldog.
Remember when I asked you if I could
get a bulldog? Good call by the way saying no, and now the big day is finally here. Soon Nate and I will be at
college, him going down to Yale, me going up to Dartmouth.
Dad flying in for the Princeton game, you
like watching me grow up , don’t you?
[The camera turns and we see that she has been talking to Dorota this whole time. Dorota turns to Blair with a breakfast tray.]
Dorota
Eat up Miss Blair. Your mom would want you to have a good breakfast.
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The function of gossip in datum 4: 35 is to provide information. Blair provides information to Dorota about her stories. Blair began with her story about
her father who gave her the first Yale sweatshirt that was very perfect for her.
Then, she also mentioned about the bulldog. She did not forget about Nate, her boyfriend who would be at Yale university, and her plan to Dartmouth university.
The last, she also told her about her father who was flying in for the Princeton game. Thus, those stories make the function of gossip as to provide information
clearly shown.
b. To give entertainment
This function comes fourth in the rank with occurrences of four times out of 45 data. It means that the percentage is 8.89 of 100. To give entertainment
becomes one of the functions of gossip because it is fun and enjoyable to deliver gossip. Moreover, it also becomes source of pleasure. It provides distraction and
relief from monotonous and routine tasks. The description of this function of gossip is presented below.
4: 36 Jenny
Wow, Blair, its beautiful. I mean... you look beautiful.
Blair Its average.
And besides, Stella McCartneys a much better version of Bergdorfs.
Jenny Mmm... Ive been meaning to go by Bergdorfs.
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Datum 4: 36 presents the example of the function of gossip as to give entertainment. Talking about beautiful dress gives entertainment for them. The
female characters of Gossip Girl Season 1 in this datum was Jenny and Blair who
