LINGUISTIC REPRESENTATION OF BRITAIN (STUDIES OF THE BOOK BY KAREN HEWITT “UNDERSTANDING BRITAIN TODAY”)

Abstract

The article deals with the analysis of linguistic representation of Britain’s image based on the studies of the book by Karen Hewitt “Understanding Britain Today”. As a result some components of Britain’s image are revealed: historical roots, peculiarities of British ethnic self-identification, environment and landscape, family relationships and traditions. Identified linguistic means represent different spheres of British life, which are part of the national world image and reflect British passionate attitude to their own historical roots, the value of privacy, demonstration of cultural and historical unity, love of gardening, the influence of geographical position on choosing a career, the value of family institute and its complicated structure in the modern world.