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While it is possible to take this example as a KP allusion, still it is more appropriate to interpret it as a non-verbal allusion as the scene does not include any verbal translation. In addition to that, the only verbal sign is the name of the building itself.

Figure 13 While it is possible to take this example as a KP allusion, still it is more appropriate to interpret it as a non-verbal allusion as the scene does not include any verbal translation. In addition to that, the only verbal sign is the name of the building itself.

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Figure 1. Strategies for translating PN Allusions As a framework for the study, Leppihalme‘s (1997) proposed strategies for translating allusion: and the notions of foreignization and domestication put forward by Venuti (1995) are used. In the firs place, Leppihalme (1997) divides allusions into two major groups: proper name (PN) allusions i which a real or a fictional name is mentioned, and key phrase (KP) allusions which include phrase hat refer to a name that is not mentioned explicitly in the given phrase. Leppihalme (1997) suggest hat proper name (PN) allusions can be names of real-life or fictional figures, titles of literary works organizations and so on. Key-phrase (KP) allusions, on the other hand, do not include a name bu proverbs, slogans, tales, popular beliefs and stories, songs, and nursery rhymes. According t Leppihalme (1997), although the translation of PN and KP allusions share some commo! characteristics in general such as keeping the allusion as it is, making some changes, or omittin allusion completely, KP and PN allusions also display certain differences by nature. While it is mostl possible to keep PN unaltered, KP allusions may necessitate changes in phrasing to some extent. Th techniques proposed by Leppihalme (1997) in the translation of proper name (PN) allusions and ke’ phrase (KP) allusions are shown respectively in the Figure 1 and Figure 2 below:
Figure 1. Strategies for translating PN Allusions As a framework for the study, Leppihalme‘s (1997) proposed strategies for translating allusion: and the notions of foreignization and domestication put forward by Venuti (1995) are used. In the firs place, Leppihalme (1997) divides allusions into two major groups: proper name (PN) allusions i which a real or a fictional name is mentioned, and key phrase (KP) allusions which include phrase hat refer to a name that is not mentioned explicitly in the given phrase. Leppihalme (1997) suggest hat proper name (PN) allusions can be names of real-life or fictional figures, titles of literary works organizations and so on. Key-phrase (KP) allusions, on the other hand, do not include a name bu proverbs, slogans, tales, popular beliefs and stories, songs, and nursery rhymes. According t Leppihalme (1997), although the translation of PN and KP allusions share some commo! characteristics in general such as keeping the allusion as it is, making some changes, or omittin allusion completely, KP and PN allusions also display certain differences by nature. While it is mostl possible to keep PN unaltered, KP allusions may necessitate changes in phrasing to some extent. Th techniques proposed by Leppihalme (1997) in the translation of proper name (PN) allusions and ke’ phrase (KP) allusions are shown respectively in the Figure 1 and Figure 2 below:
The very basis of translation is to transfer a piece of information expressed in one language into another one. However, it may never as easy as it sounds since as long as language is concerned, there arises the issue of culture. Therefore, as an intercultural activity, translation entails choosing proper strategies. The debates over the function and feasibility of translation studies have mainly focused on two major notions: domestication, which aims to bring the translated text as close as possible to the target culture, and foreignization, which means receiving the foreign as foreign.
The very basis of translation is to transfer a piece of information expressed in one language into another one. However, it may never as easy as it sounds since as long as language is concerned, there arises the issue of culture. Therefore, as an intercultural activity, translation entails choosing proper strategies. The debates over the function and feasibility of translation studies have mainly focused on two major notions: domestication, which aims to bring the translated text as close as possible to the target culture, and foreignization, which means receiving the foreign as foreign.
This section presents the quantitative data of the research collected and classified into a table based on Leppihalme’s KP and PN allusions. In the movie that was analyzed, a total of 49 allusions were found. Not only the verbal allusions but also the non-verbal allusions in the forms of symbols, signs, emblems, music without lyrics present in the movie plays a significant role in viewers’ grasping the story and enjoying the fun elements conveyed through several scenes that include close intertextual connections. Below are the percentages of KP and PN allusions as well as non-verbal allusions derived from The Simpsons Movie.
This section presents the quantitative data of the research collected and classified into a table based on Leppihalme’s KP and PN allusions. In the movie that was analyzed, a total of 49 allusions were found. Not only the verbal allusions but also the non-verbal allusions in the forms of symbols, signs, emblems, music without lyrics present in the movie plays a significant role in viewers’ grasping the story and enjoying the fun elements conveyed through several scenes that include close intertextual connections. Below are the percentages of KP and PN allusions as well as non-verbal allusions derived from The Simpsons Movie.
Figure 4. Translation strategies used for PN allusions in the corpus
Figure 4. Translation strategies used for PN allusions in the corpus
Figure 5. Translation strategies used for KP allusions in the corpus
Figure 5. Translation strategies used for KP allusions in the corpus
It is seen that Homer plays Grand Theft Walrus, which is an allusion to a popular video game Grand Theft Auto. In the same video game, the shooting of a dancing penguin by a walrus is an allusion to the Australian-American computer-animated movie Happy Feet.
It is seen that Homer plays Grand Theft Walrus, which is an allusion to a popular video game Grand Theft Auto. In the same video game, the shooting of a dancing penguin by a walrus is an allusion to the Australian-American computer-animated movie Happy Feet.
On the posters supporters hold in their welcoming the hero Itchy, the name Hillary as the vice- president is seen. This is a direct reference to Hillary Clinton who used to be a U.S. Democratic Presidential candidate.
On the posters supporters hold in their welcoming the hero Itchy, the name Hillary as the vice- president is seen. This is a direct reference to Hillary Clinton who used to be a U.S. Democratic Presidential candidate.
The love scene between Marge and Homer in the cottage where several animals in Disney style in a Disney style ambience help the couple undress could be interpreted as a spoof on Disney films.
The love scene between Marge and Homer in the cottage where several animals in Disney style in a Disney style ambience help the couple undress could be interpreted as a spoof on Disney films.
The appearance of the orc with an axe in the angry mob scene in which the people of Springfield approach the Simpsons’ house with an intention to kill Homer who has been reported to be guilty of the pig waste silo found in the lake is an allusion to The Lord of the Rings.
The appearance of the orc with an axe in the angry mob scene in which the people of Springfield approach the Simpsons’ house with an intention to kill Homer who has been reported to be guilty of the pig waste silo found in the lake is an allusion to The Lord of the Rings.
There is also an allusion to Mickey Mouse in the scene where Bart puts on a black bra onto his head and claims himself to be “the mascot of an evil corporation”.
There is also an allusion to Mickey Mouse in the scene where Bart puts on a black bra onto his head and claims himself to be “the mascot of an evil corporation”.
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