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Functional
Grammar is a part of Halliday's Systemic Functional Grammar. It illustrates
that language is a tool of social interaction, and it must be build up in daily
language. (Hu Zhuanglin, 2005:3). The interpersonal meaning implies that people
use language to build and keep social links. It also reveals the speaker's
attitude, identity and status. The
Portrait of a Lady is Henry James best mature masterpiece. Scholars have
studied the novel from diverse angle. But there is seldom study based on
Functional Grammar. In the novel, there are many conversations about their
daily life. But Henry James’s language is insightful and indirect. Therefore, a
study of interpersonal meaning can help people have a deeper understanding of
the novel and Henry James's unique writing style. The study of the dialogue
based on Functional Grammar could explore the different ways of realizing the
interpersonal meaning. It can also help people understand the relationship
between Isabel and her three suitors and their characters and status. Moreover,
it can help people have a better understanding of Halliday's Functional
Grammar.
There
are five parts in this paper. Firstly is an introduction. The second part is literature
review, which including the development of Function Grammar, an overview of
interpersonal meaning and introduction to the
Portrait of a Lady. The third part is the main body of the paper. It main includes
mood analysis and modality analysis. Finally is the conclusion.