A Grammatical Structural and Word Choice Analysis of Ragnar Lothbrok in The Vikings

Abstract

The aim of the study “A Grammatical Structural and Word Choices Analysis of Ragnar Lothbrok in The Vikings” is to analyze the language features of the television series of The Vikings. The emphasis is on the contribution of grammatical structures and word choices of the main character Ragnar Lothbrok portrayal and mirror of historical impacts that changed English language among other aspects. Engaging the analysis of ideational, interpersonal and textual metafunctions, Systemic Functional Linguistics SFL aids in uncovering the way language is employed by characters to communicate thoughts, establish authority and form connections. Through the analysis of sentence formations, persuasive techniques and word choices, the relationship between language, history and media determines what changes English language went through. The theoretical background serves as a frame for the application of the theories. one of the major conclusions arrived at is Ragnar’s linguistic style is predominantly marked by material processes, which focuses on physical acts, decisive nature and purposeful behavior. These transitivity selections function as language choices that reflect more profound ideological differences for instance, Ragnar embodies raw strength, primal bravery and devotion to the gods and family.