Reasons for theory choice:

As the study focus on scripted language as reflection of identity construction and how it fits within the social circumstances and power hierarchy to gain insights into embedded cultural values, gendered identity, and national identity.

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Fairclough, N., Mulderrig, J., & Wodak, R. (2011). Critical discourse analysis. Discourse studies: A multidisciplinary introduction, 357-378.

Van Dijk, T. A. (2001). Multidisciplinary CDA: A plea for diversity. Methods of critical discourse analysis, 95-120.