On Gender Difference of Language in Emma

Many findings suggest that gender has a great influence on the using of language. The thesis attempts to discuss the gender difference of language in Emma by analyzing certain selected sections of the novel from the perspective of, lexicon, syntax,and discourse with the knowledge of linguistics and pragmatics, so as to draw a general conclusion on the gender difference in lexicon, syntax, and in the application of conversational principles. Through the analysis of gender difference of language in Emma,the thesis expects to help the readers acknowledge the difference in women's speech and men's speech, so as to reduce the barriers of cross-gender communication, and promote the harmonious communication between men and women.