Introduction 1
1 A Critical Survey of Linguistic Studies on Jane Austen's Major Fiction 3
2 The Explanation of Linguistic Theories Concerned 26
3 The Argument and the Methodology of the Book 31
4 The Organization of the Book 32
Chapter One Cooperative Principle in Male-Female Relationship in Pride and Prejudice 37
1 Application of CP in the Realization of Diverse Collaboration 43
1.1 Cooperation of Speeches in Principled Compromise 46
1.2 Application of the Four Maxims in Genuine Understanding 58
2 Violation of CP in the Demonstration of Mild Conflict 80
2.1 Non-Cooperation of Speeches in Social Indifference 84
2.2 Violation of the Four Maxims in Interpersonal Disagreement 93
Chapter Two Interpersonal Metafunction in Parent-Child Relationship in Emma 121
1 Mood in the Reflection of Fettered Love 125
1.1 Mood Choices in Kind Indulgence 127
1.2 Mood Construction in Selfish Irresponsibility 155
2 Modality in the Manifestation of Devious Growth 178
2.1 Modal Operators in Unconscious Resemblance 181
2.2 Modal Adjuncts in Corresponding Reward 210
Chapter Three Speech Representation in Female Relationship in Persuasion 234
1 Direct Speech Representation in the Display of Disharmonious Relationship 239
1.1 Direct Speech in Arrogant Rejection 242
1.2 Free Direct Speech in Indifferent Disregard 273
2 Indirect Speech Representation in the Exhibition of Compatible Friendship 294
2.1 Indirect Speech in Candid Concern 299
2.2 Free Indirect Speech in Valuable Assistance 320
Conclusion 344
Bibliography 357