4. Sexual activity
Fuck Son of a bitch
Bastard 1,2,4,6,7,9,13,14,17
,35,18,26,32,36,41, 42,47,50.
5,24,51. 5
There are five data of weak swear words which are considered taboo in English divided into 4 categories. These are below.
Table 06. Weak swear words which are considered taboo found in “Crank”
Weak swear words Expression
Page
lavatory Private part of the body
Religion Jesus
Jesus Christ 3,17,43,50.
40 Sexual activity
Then, there are 26 data of strong swear words that are not considered taboo in English and four data of weak swear words that are not considered taboo
in English because those are not included in category of taboo words.
B. Analyzing the Data
The data that are analyzed are the swear words and taboo words which are used in the “Crank” script. There are 104 data that consist of swear words and
taboo words, they are:
1. Strong Swear Words
The writer analyzes and categorizes the data of swear words into strong and weak swear words based on the theory that is explained by Swan and Lakoff.
a. Exclamation of Annoyance
Data 1: appendix page 2
VERONA: CONTD Let me guess, youre trying to puke the shit out, right?
Right? Dont bother
...
The word ‘shit’ that is expressed by Verona in that sentence refers to exclamation of annoyance. In this case, Verona suddenly remembered that Chev
might be trying to find the antidote of the poison that he gave to Chev’s body. The word ‘shit’ is used by Verona to express his emotion because he worries that Chev
could find the antidote. Therefore, the word ‘shit’ refers to exclamation of annoyance into strong swears words. The word ‘shit’ is considered taboo in
English because it refers to Lavatory. ‘Shit’ means human defecation and not appropriate to be used as a daily language. Such word appears also on page 3, 22,
32, and 33. Data 2: appendix page 28
CHEV: Aww, damn it, Im sorry baby...
The word ‘damn’, which is expressed by Chev, refers to exclamation of annoyance. In this case, Chev was in a hurry to left Eve’s apartment, he was
annoyed with the Hood, then he grab Eve’s purse, and dropped it down by accident to switch Eve’s attention. The word ‘damn’ is used by Chev to express
his annoyed with the situation, therefore the word ‘damn’ that is used by Chev refers to Exclamation of Annoyance into strong swear words. The word ‘damn’ is
not considered taboo in English because it is not included in category of taboo words and this word also become a common language used by people in daily
activity so when people hears this word it wont caused hurt feeling. Such word appears also on page 32.
b. Exclamation of Surprised
Data 1: appendix page 7
ORLANDO: CONTD Shit dude, whats the matter with you? CHEV: Forget it. I just gotta find RickyVerona, that little bitch...
The word ‘shit’ which is expressed by Orlando refers to exclamation of surprise. In this case, Orlando was surprised with Chev’s attitude, looked like he
might pass out. Therefore the word ‘shit’ refers to exclamation of surprise into strong swears words. The word ‘shit’ is considered taboo in English because it
refers to Lavatory, means human defecation. The word ‘bitch’, which is expressed by Chev, refers to Insult. In this case, Chev used the word ‘bitch’ to abuse Verona.
Therefore the word ‘bitch’ refers to Insult into strong swears words. The word ‘bitch’ is not considered taboo in English because it is not included in category of
taboo words and also because this word is often to be used as a daily language. Such word appears also on page 10, that the position determine the types and the
functions.
c. Exclamation of Unconcern
