Monday, 30 November 2015
Re-drafting the paragraph
In the transcript proper nouns are used a great number of times especially when the barrister is speaking. The barrister refers to other participants by their names for instance ''..according to you Mr Neil(.) this ill feeling(.)this grudge on Mr Peterson's..''. The use of proper nouns rather than pronouns make the barrister seem more formal and intimidating which presents that he is the powerful participant, as he is holding the power over the conversation. The Barrister also repeats the proper nouns several times, constantly referring to Mr Neil by his name adding tension and making Mr Neil feel under more pressure.''Police have been to see you so many times Mr Neil that you can't remember''. Some people may interpret it as a humorous part, which was used to keep the audience interested whereas some may find it more sarcastic. However it perfectly reflects the unequal encounter which was a part of the courtroom conversation. The role of the instrumental power which barrister holds, is to make Mr Neil feel stressed and uncomfortable which will make him feel forced to tell the truth.
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Very good. Link to the details of the context e.g. that the barrister is defending the witness whom Mr Neil has accused so he needs to undermine Mr Neill's testimony. Also look at other techniques in the quotes e.g. the combination of the pronoun and the proper noun "you Mr Neill" seems redundant so it shows it is deliberate that he addresses him this way for effect - then offer alternative interpretations of why that might be in context.
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