c statement to the hearer’s perception about something. The speaker, who flouts
the Maxim of Relevance, thinks that what the hearer thinks is wrong. The speaker sees the importance to deny what is in the hearer’s mind in order not
to get misunderstanding. 4.2.2 Factors of the smooth of the communication
In this part, I will show the readers about the significant aspects that contribute to the smooth of communication where the flouting maxim occurs
in the conversation. I found that the speaker should consider these aspects to guarantee that his or her flouting maxim can be interpreted well by the hearer.
Table 4.2.2: Factors of the smooth of the communication
No Data Number
Maxim Flouted Factors of the Smooth of
Communication
1. Datum 1
Maxim of Quantity
1. Setting Situation
The conversation happens in the cart when Commodus and Lucilla
are on the way to see their father in the battle area. Lucilla has
heard Commodus
talking mentioning the issue many times.
She is sure that what Commodus mentions is not going happen.
ci
2. Participants
Lucilla and
Commodus are
brother and sister who are close to each other and share all the
problems together.
2. Datum 2
Maxim of Quantity
1. Setting Situation
The conversation happens when Commodus, the son of the king,
comes to the battle area when the battle itself has been over. At that
time, the king is very angry with Commodus. The reason for that
anger is Commodus never join the battle, he comes when the
battle is over.
2. Participants
In the dialog, Commodus is talking to Marcus. Marcus is not
only the father, but also the king who should be honored by all the
people of Rome. Commodus is a
cii prince who wants to get the
throne of the kingdom of Rome as soon as possible.
3. Datum 3
Maxim of Quantity
1. Setting Situation
The conversation happens in the castle of Rome, when the
celebration of the victory of Rome is being held. Lucilla, as
the Maximus’ partner in the dialog, has not known that
Maximus will lead the empire of Rome. What Lucilla knows that
Maximus is a soldier. Then, when Lucilla asks Maximus’ loyalty,
Maximus emphasizes that he will always serve Rome, out of
context that he will be the king or not. Maximus is trying to show
his loyalty, as the soldier shows his loyalty to the ruler.
2. Participants
ciii Lucilla is talking to Maximus.
Lucilla, the king’s daughter, wants to know whether Maximus
is a good soldier who wants to sacrifice himself or not for the
sake of Rome.
4. Datum 4
Maxim of Relevance
1. Setting Situation
