1 Introduction

Ivan Vazov's' Under the Yoke 'reveals the identity construction of the Bulgarian people under Ottoman rule through address forms, reflecting the psychological states and positions of different characters.

2. Identity and address forms

Explored the relationship between identity and address forms, pointing out that identity is a reflection of the relationship between individuals and society, constructed through the process of self definition and correction. Identity construction is closely linked to discourse, and address forms, as a part of discourse, reflect the emotional attitudes and social relationships of communicators. Address forms play an important role in communication, and their use is influenced by context and occasion. The study of address forms involves linguistics, psychology, and socio-cultural studies, mainly from pragmatic, cognitive, and socio-cultural perspectives.

The address forms and identity construction in "Under the Yoke"

Through the perspective of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), this paper explores in depth how address forms in Vazov's novel "Under the Yoke" interact with identity construction. The novel reflects the social reality during the Bulgarian National Liberation Movement, showcasing the identities and statuses of different social groups through rich dialogue and the use of address forms.

4 Conclusion

It emphasizes the interactive relationship between language and social reality, pointing out that the address forms in "Under the Yoke" not only construct character identity, but also reflect the author Vazov's intention to construct Bulgarian national identity. The use of address forms reveals power relations and ideologies between roles, reflecting the uniqueness and status of the Bulgarian nation and its religion.