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| Title: | A Contextual Study of Guji-Oromo Proverbs: functions in Focus |
| Authors: | JALETA, TADESSE |
| Advisors: | Dr. Berhanu Mathewos |
| Copyright: | 2004 |
| Date Added: | 19-Apr-2008 |
| Publisher: | Addis Ababa University |
| Abstract: | The major goal of the study is understanding functions of Guji-Oromo proverbs within
contexts of their use. To achieve this goal, an attempt was made to collect proverbs from
two types of occasion, namely, Ebbisaa (blessing session) and Gumi Ganda (local
meetings of elders). The first type of occasion embodies cultural contexts such as
traditional prayers, blessings, enumeration of cultural values and ways of life, whereas,
the second one undertakes social contexts like ridiculing of misbehaving people,
settlement of social problems, reconciliation of disagreements and advising and
prompting of people mainly the youth.
The study shows that proverbs which are used in Ebbisaa serve reflective function, while,
those employed in Gumi Ganda are important in their corrective and reinforcing
functions. More specifically, in Ebbisaa, proverbs reflect the customary practices, the
values of morality and the strictness of Guji social laws. In Gumi Ganda, some proverbs
function as means of correcting disorders such as poverty, misbehaviour and interpersonal
disagreements. The others serve as instruments of reinforcing intra-tribal solidarity and
conformity with environmental situations.
Thus, the Guji-Oromo proverbs play great roles in strengthening tribal solidarity and
creating public responses to social, cultural and economic obstacles. Furthermore, the
study has attempted to show that proverbs can be used for building up a community,
maintaining culture and producing responsible people. |
| Description: | A Thesis Submitted to the
Department of Foreign Languages and Literature in
Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements of the Degree of
Master of Art in Literature |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/588 |
| Appears in: | Thesis - Literature
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