Personification or Sexification of Countries in English?

Abstract

In the article, we analyze the metaphoric associations which are the basis for the personification of countries in English. We try to find out in what discourse types countries and cities are personalized. We identify the main factors which stand behind the use of she- reference with countries.

Cuvinte-cheie: asociaţii metaforice, personificarea ţărilor

REZUMAT

În articol, supunem analizei asociaţiile metaforice care stau la baza personificării ţărilor în limba engleză. Încercăm să stabilim prin ce mijloace ale limbii menţionate acestea sunt personificate. Descriem factorii principali care motivează personificarea în cauză prin pronumele „she”.

LANGUAGE OF PUBLICATION

English

UDC: 811.111`373.612.2

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Received: April 10, 2012 | Reviewed: April 17, 2012| Accepted for publication: April 29, 2012

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