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Originally Posted by Casiopea It's important for me that he reads my novels. | Then what is the difference between that one and this?: To me, it's important that he reads my novels.
I don't think the benefactive-vs-goal theory works here. | I don't get what you mean. Sorry. :? | You said: Quote: |
Originally Posted by Casiopea for, Benefactive: the entity that benefits form the action.
to, Goal: the entity towards which the activity is directed. | then: It's important for me that he reads my novels.
is about benefits whereas: To me, it's important that he reads my novels.
is about a goal.
I don't think those are different in that way. |
It would help, I think, if you could provide me with your understanding of the semantics of this sentence:
To me, it's important that he reads my novels.
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Originally Posted by Taka More important, as far as I remember, technically the term "benefactive" doesn't necessarily mean something about benefits. It simply means "movement towards or for someone." |
Sorry, Taka. I sincerely don't get what you mean, especially the part about "benefactive" meaning "movement towards".
Would you offer a few sources, specifically sources dealing with thematic roles.
All the best, :D