Metaphors We Drill By?

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Literature Review
  • Metaphors
  • Metaphor Theories
    • Aristotle & Traditional Theories
    • Interaction View of Metaphor
    • Lakoff's & Johnson's Approach to Metaphor
• Background
• Methodology
  • Sample
  • Data Collection & Analysis
• Results & Discussion
  • OIL SPILL AS ENEMY
  • REMOVING OIL IS WAR
  • OIL SPILL AS DISEASE
  • OIL SPILL AS MISTAKE
  • THE WHITE HOUSE AS ENFORCER/THE WHITE HOUSE AS HELPER
  • BP AS RESPONSIBLE HELPER
• Interpretation
• Limitations of Study
• Summary

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This paper aims to analyze the speeches published by BP and the Obama Administration regarding the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill with a focus on the metaphors used. The goal is to uncover the specific images conveyed by these metaphors and explore the potential agendas behind their use.

• The use of metaphors in public discourse, particularly in speeches concerning environmental disasters.
• The relationship between metaphors and the speaker's intended message.
• The role of metaphors in shaping public perception and influencing opinion.
• The potential agendas of BP and the White House in their communication about the oil spill.
• The impact of metaphors on the public understanding of environmental issues.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The Introduction provides an overview of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, outlining its significance and highlighting the controversies surrounding BP and the White House's responses.

The Literature Review delves into the concept of metaphors, exploring their role in language and examining various theoretical perspectives on their function and impact.

The Background chapter provides detailed information on the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, exploring its causes, consequences, and the ongoing efforts to mitigate its impact.

The Methodology section outlines the sample, data collection methods, and analysis techniques used in the study.

The Results & Discussion chapter presents the findings of the analysis, focusing on the different metaphors used in the speeches and their respective implications.

The Interpretation chapter delves deeper into the analysis, exploring the potential agendas behind the use of specific metaphors and their impact on the public's understanding of the situation.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This paper explores the use of metaphors in the context of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, analyzing speeches by BP and the White House to understand their communication strategies and the potential agendas behind their use of metaphors. Key concepts explored include metaphor theory, public discourse, environmental communication, and the impact of language on public perception.