Problem Statements Research Objectives Research Benefit Research Limitation

B. Problem Statements

In the subsequent part, the problem statements which become the scope of the analysis are presented. Then, the theories related to request expression are reviewed. After that, the filmThe Secret Life of Walter Mitty is examined through the following aspects : a. What types politeness strategies are used by the characters in the film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty in expressing indirect commands? b. What factors influence the use of politeness strategies in the film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty? c. How do the hearers respond to the commands in the film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty? Finally, the last part concludes the whole analysis of the use of indirect command strategies employed by the characters in the film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.

C. Research Objectives

The objectives of this research are: 1. To find out the politeness strategies used by characters in the film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty to express indirect commands. 2. To find out the factors which influence the characters in using indirect command expressions. 3. To explain how the hearers respond to the commands.

D. Research Benefit

This research can be a new additional reference for English Department‟s students of Sebelas Maret University. The benefits of this research are: 1. To give more understanding of politeness strategies in analyzing command expression, especially in movie. 2. To be used as a reference for those who want to conduct research in related areas.

E. Research Limitation

This research is an analysis of command expression which is included in directive speech act. There are two kinds of commands expression namely; direct commands and indirect commands. The research will focus on the indirect command uttered by the characters in the film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, and how the hearers respond to the commands employed by the speakers.

F. Research Methodology