Chairunnisa, Raina Adela (2025) ANALYISIS OF WOMEN’S LANGUAGE FEATURES OF THE MAIN CHARACTER “SERENA” IN GOSSIP GIRL TV SHOW SEASON 1 USING ROBIN LAKOFF THEORY. Undergraduate thesis, Fakultas Ilmu Budaya.

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Abstract

This study analyzes the language features used by Serena van der Woodsen, the main character in the TV series Gossip Girl, to explore the complexities of female communication and character development. Utilizing a qualitative research design,
the analysis is based on a dataset of 56 utterances, identifying eight distinct linguistic features associated with women's speech, including lexical hedges, intensifiers, polite terms, empty adjectives, swear words, rising intonation, tag
questions, and specific color terms. The findings reveal that Serena's language reflects her vulnerability, emotional depth, and social awareness, with lexical hedges indicating her struggle with self-confidence and intensifiers highlighting her
passionate nature. Additionally, the study identifies four influential factors shaping her language: social environment, character development, cultural expectations,
and interpersonal relationships. The research underscores the significance of language in constructing female identities and navigating social dynamics, contributing to a broader understanding of language and gender representation in
media. Ultimately, the study illustrates how Serena's evolving language features mirror her personal growth and the complexities of female relationships within the competitive landscape of the Upper East Side.
Keywords: Women’s Language Features, Gossip Girl Season 1, Serena Van der Woodsen,

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