Modality analysis of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’s speech in UN Security Council

Authors

  • Munazza Afzal Khan AIOU, Islamabad

Keywords:

Modality, Speech, Discourse

Abstract

The current research article examines the use of modality in Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto's political speech regarding the conflict in East Pakistan. The analysis applies the Simpson modal system to examine the use of modality in Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto's political speech on the conflict in East Pakistan. The researcher identifies and categorizes the different modal expressions used by Bhutto based on their function and meaning. Using Simoson’s theoretical framework, the researcher identifies and analyzes the different modal expressions used by Bhutto to convey his message to the international community. It is founded that Bhutto employs a range of deontic, epistemic, dynamic, and bulimic modalities to express a complex and nuanced argument for Pakistan's position, drawing on his strong sense of national pride and commitment to protecting the interests and values of his country. The analysis highlights the effectiveness of Bhutto's use of modality in shaping public opinion and influencing political outcomes in a complex and contested context and underscores the importance of linguistic and rhetorical strategies in political discourse. It is concluded by discussing the implications of analysis for understanding the role of modality in shaping public opinion and influencing political outcomes.

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Published

2024-05-10

How to Cite

Khan, M. A. (2024). Modality analysis of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’s speech in UN Security Council. Competitive Linguistic Research Journal, 5(1), 1–20. Retrieved from http://clrjournal.com/index.php/clrjournal/article/view/21