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"Bargain Well Struck": A Conversation Analysis on the Slave's Euphemized Translation

INTRODUCTION It is unquestionable that a television series has become an outlet of many memorable lines, which we can recall in any moment of time. These lines of dialogues are scripted and fictional conversations between or among TV characters which are indeed fundamental to how televisual narrative works. Hence, dialogues move the story forward along in the direction of the plotline. In addition, it often illuminates the central theme of the series which is sustained from one season to another, even the forthcoming ones and beyond. Aside from the abovementioned, however, dialogues fulfill this another important function: the revelation of what's there within the character (social differences, intentions and personal stance/s). And this can actually be traced in one of the most, if not the most yet, far-famed drama series that is consumed by millions of viewers worldwide, including us.  Game of Thrones is the story of a deadly game among powerful houses for control of the Seven Ki