THE USE OF INTERACTIONAL STRATEGIES AS SEEN IN DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE THE MOVIE (2024)

This thesis examines communication strategies employed in the movie “Deadpool
& Wolverine” focusing on the ways interactional strategies support character
dynamics and narrative progression. The study examines how characters use
various strategies to manage misunderstandings, negotiate meaning, and maintain
effective interaction. A qualitative descriptive method was applied, and 50 data
points were analysed from the film’s dialogue. The findings reveal four types of
interactional strategies: Expressing non-understanding (1), Responses (25),
Appeals for Help (17), and Meaning Negotiation Strategies (7). In addition, the
study identifies three main functions of communication strategies:
Psycholinguistic Perspective (5), Interactional Perspective (40), and Maintenance
Perspective (5). The results show that Deadpool frequently uses humour and selfawareness to ease tension, while Wolverine relies on concise and serious
responses to maintain clarity. These strategies illustrate that communication
functions as a cooperative process, allowing characters to adapt challenges, clarity
meaning, and sustain interaction. By highlighting the role of communication
strategies in building relationships and advancing the story, this thesis contributes
to broader discussions in film studies and communication.