An Analysis of the Textual Metafunction in Comics from a Multimodal Discourse Perspective: A Case Study of “Vang danh nghề cổ”

Abstract

This article is based on the theory of Visual Grammar developed by Gunther Kress and Theo van Leeuwen, to analyze how the textual metafunction is represented in the comic series “Vang Danh Nghề Cổ”. Accordingly, the paper consists of two main parts:(1) the theoretical basis of Functional Grammar, Visual Grammar, and textual metafunction;and (2) an examination and analysis of the textual metafunction of images in the comic series from the perspective of Visual Grammar theory. Based on this, the study shows how the comic series organizes its visual layout to guide information reception, emphasize the value of each traditional craft, and create a system of coherent and easily understandable messages for the reader.