Ideological Representation of ‘Self’ and ‘Others’ in Political Discourse: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Danny Ayalan’s Interview
Abstract
This article adopts Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) to analyze the influential role of language in contemporary political discourse, focusing on the portrayal of the attack on Gaza in Israeli and Palestinian newspapers. Grounded in Van Dijk’s ideological square model, the study penetrates deep into how journalists construct positive “Us” and negative “Others”. The article brings to attention the selective emphasis on positive in-group attributes while downplaying negative attributes of the out-group. Utilizing a qualitative research approach, the study has examined an interview with Israeli politician Danny Ayalon to unveil the exploitative use of language in shaping and forming political narratives. This research contributes to unveiling the pervasive impact of language in shaping identities and realities, explaining how political leaders strategically manipulate linguistic resources to advance their vested interests and political agendas.
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