The Role of Variation and Change in the Evolution of the Apostrophe as a Genitive Case Marker

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Focusing on the apostrophe's role as a genitive case marker in English, this seminar paper examines its historical development and the variations that have influenced its usage. It analyzes the contributions of different forms, such as the his-genitive and phrasal genitive marking, highlighting the complexities and changes in grammatical variation. The research, conducted at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, provides insights into the evolution of this linguistic feature within the context of English language studies.