Contents
Acknowledgements
Abstract
摘要
Chapter One Introduction-1
1.1 Background and Significance of the Study-1
1.2 Research Methodology of the Study-1
1.3 Organization of the Thesis-1
Chapter Two Literature Review-2
2.1 Definition of Humor-3
2.2 Classification of Humor-3
2.3 Overview of the Previous Studies-3
2.3.1 Classical theories -3
2.3.2 Modern linguistic theories -4
Chapter Three Theoretical Framework and Methodology-6
3.1 Brief Introduction to Grice’s Cooperative Principle-6
3.2 Violation of four maxims.-6
Chapter Four Analysis of Verbal Humor in The Big Bang Theory from the Perspective of Cooperation Principle-9
4.1 Introduction to The Big Bang Theory-9
4.2 Humor Generated by Violating the Cooperative Principle in The Big Bang Theory-9
4.2.1 Violating the Maxim of Quantity-10
4.2.2 Violating the Maxim of Quality-11
4.2.3 Violating the Maxim of Relation-12
4.2.4 Violating the Maxim of Manner-13
Chapter Five Conclusion-15
5.1 Findings-15
5.2 Limitations of Study-15
References-16
