Chapters in this book

1. Prelim pages i
2. Table of contents v
3. List of illustrations xiii
4. Preface and acknowledgements xv
5. List of abbreviations xvii
6. Chapter 1. This study 1
7. Chapter 2. Theoretical framework 67
8. Chapter 3. “What is the focative case, William?” – 95
9. Chapter 4. What’s in a vocative ? – 129
10. Chapter 5. “Language most shows a man: speak, that I may see thee.” – 291
11. Chapter 6. Vocatives in Shakespeare and the theatre 413
12. Chapter 7. Conclusions 445
13. Appendix 459
14. References 495
15. Index 523