The function of irony as an emotional and pragmatic strategy in “The old man and the sea” by ernest hemingway

Zakhiriddin, Yusupov

Қўқон ДПИ. Илмий хабарлар · 2026-yil

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This article explores how irony functions in The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway as both an emotional and pragmatic strategy. Although the novella presents a simple story about an old fisherman’s struggle, much of its deeper meaning is not stated directly but implied through contrasts and subtle tensions. By analyzing selected passages, this study identifies different types of irony, including situational, verbal, and narrative irony. What is especially interesting is that these ironic moments do not just decorate the text - they guide the reader’s understanding of Santiago’s character and emotional state. From my perspective, irony allows Hemingway to express resilience, dignity, and inner strength without using complex language. The findings show that irony plays a key role in shaping both the emotional tone and the pragmatic meaning of the story. It also demonstrates how minimalistic writing can still produce strong psychological and philosophical impact

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MualliflarZakhiriddin, Yusupov
JurnalҚўқон ДПИ. Илмий хабарлар
NashriyotҚўқон давлат педагогика институти
ISSN3030-3958
Nashr sanasi2026-06-27
Jild8
Son3
Betlar308-312
TilIngliz
Ilmiy sohaPsixologiya
Indeksga qo‘shilgan2026-08-27

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irony, pragmatics, emotional resilience, Hemingway, literary analysis, The Old Man and the Sea

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Psixologiya

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APAZakhiriddin, Yusupov (2026). THE FUNCTION OF IRONY AS AN EMOTIONAL AND PRAGMATIC STRATEGY IN “THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA” BY ERNEST HEMINGWAY. Қўқон ДПИ. Илмий хабарлар, 8(3), 308-312. https://journals-kokandsu.uz/index.php/kspi/article/view/944
GOST (OAK)Zakhiriddin, Yusupov THE FUNCTION OF IRONY AS AN EMOTIONAL AND PRAGMATIC STRATEGY IN “THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA” BY ERNEST HEMINGWAY // Қўқон ДПИ. Илмий хабарлар. – 2026. – T. 8, № 3. – P. 308-312.
MLAZakhiriddin, Yusupov. “THE FUNCTION OF IRONY AS AN EMOTIONAL AND PRAGMATIC STRATEGY IN “THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA” BY ERNEST HEMINGWAY.” Қўқон ДПИ. Илмий хабарлар, 8(3), 308-312, 2026. https://journals-kokandsu.uz/index.php/kspi/article/view/944
ChicagoZakhiriddin, Yusupov. “THE FUNCTION OF IRONY AS AN EMOTIONAL AND PRAGMATIC STRATEGY IN “THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA” BY ERNEST HEMINGWAY.” Қўқон ДПИ. Илмий хабарлар, 8(3), 308-312 (2026). https://journals-kokandsu.uz/index.php/kspi/article/view/944
HarvardZakhiriddin, Yusupov (2026) ‘THE FUNCTION OF IRONY AS AN EMOTIONAL AND PRAGMATIC STRATEGY IN “THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA” BY ERNEST HEMINGWAY’, Қўқон ДПИ. Илмий хабарлар, 8(3), 308-312. https://journals-kokandsu.uz/index.php/kspi/article/view/944
BibTeX
@article{zakhiriddinyusupov2026,
  title = {THE FUNCTION OF IRONY AS AN EMOTIONAL AND PRAGMATIC STRATEGY IN “THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA” BY ERNEST HEMINGWAY},
  author = {Zakhiriddin, Yusupov},
  journal = {Қўқон ДПИ. Илмий хабарлар},
  year = {2026},
  volume = {8},
  number = {3},
  pages = {308-312},
  url = {https://journals-kokandsu.uz/index.php/kspi/article/view/944}
}

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