Year: 2021
Type: article
Abstract: This paper sought to analyse the philosophy of metaphor in the Banyore proverbs. The paper identified different types of metaphors in the Banyore proverbs and evaluated the metaphor philosophy in the proverbs. This was guided by Relevance: Communication and Cognitive Theory, founded by Sperber and Wilson (2004 & 1986). The Relevance: Communication and Cognitive Theory by Sperber and Wilson (1986) was used to analyse, explain and interpret philosophy and meaning of metaphors in the Banyore proverbs. The study population was conducted on the Banyore natives of Emuhaya and Luanda sub-counties in Vihiga County. Purposive sampling was used to get the Banyore natives who speak the Banyore language and who are fully conversant with the Banyore proverbs. Data collection was done through content analysis and interview. Research instruments included interview schedules and questionnaires. The proverbs were recorded, translated and interpreted in Kiswahili. The research findings established that Banyore proverbs are rich in various philosophies such as forgiveness and reconciliation of the society, marriage and family life. The importance of research findings include documentation of the Banyore proverbs which are rich in their philosophical meaning.
Authors: Andele, Henry, Choge, Susan, Wanjala, Fred
Language: English
Subfield: Linguistics and Language
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7220123263