Ppt Grice maxims

Series based on fantasy

novels by George R. R.

Martin, where several

noble families fight for

control the mythical land

of Westeros.

For the inhabitants of this

world, control of the Iron

Throne holds the lure of great

power. But in a land where

seasons can last a lifetime,

and beyond the Great Wall that protect them,

a forgotten evil has returned.

Game of Thrones is another series

where Grice’s maxims can be observed Maxim of Quantity (provide the

in many scenes, often used to create right amount of information)

tension, intrigue and character

development. Violation: Tyrion frequently just

Tyrion Lannister is a master of enough information to be

conversation and often convincing without revealing

manipulates Grice’s maxims to everything, often to protect

his advantage. Here are some himself.

specific examples: During his trial for Joffrey’s murder

(ep. 4x06), Tyrion carefully chooses

his words, revealing enough to

defend himself but withholding

details that might incriminate him or

his allies.

Maxim of Quality (tell the truth):

Littlefinger’s strategic violations of the

maxim of quality exemplify his

manipulative nature and his talent for

political intrigue. He tells Sansa Stark

part of the truth about his involvement

in Joffrey’s death to mantain control

over the situation.

4X04

Sansa: ”Did you kill Joffrey?“.

Littlefinger:” I had a hand in it.”

Sansa:” You did it? You don’t just decide to kill a king!”.

Littlefinger:” No, it wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment decision. I

planned it with a few people, but it was me who arranged

for the poison”.

Maxim of Relation

(be relevant): Varys and

Littlefinger often make comments

that seem irrelevant but have

hidden meanings pertinent only to

those who understand the full

context.

Littlefinger:” The realm. Do you know what the

realm is? It’s the thousand blades of Eagon’s 1x03

enemies, a story we agree to tell each other over

and over until we forget that it’s a lie.” Both mantain relevance only loosely, focusing more on

Varys:” A very small man can cast a very large philosophical musings that on concrete issues, which

shadow.” serves to mask their true intentions or plans.