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A Sociolinguistic Analysis Of Proverbs In Adimora- Ezeigbo’ S Trafficked
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1.2 AIMS OF THE STUDY
This research work aims at anaslyzing
the power of the language of proverbs and their values on the
traditions, beliefs and norms in any given society. It will, through the
analysis of language as it affects the society, look into how Adimora-
Ezeigbo has used proverbs in her novel, Trafficked to achieve some
foregrounded effects on the characters therein.
Proverbs analyzed in
this research work will indicate the various functions they perform
or/and used for. It will also expose the readers of this work to the
various classifications of proverbs there are and their ability to
transfer African cultural values and heritage.
1.3 JUSTIFICATION OF THE STUDY
Across centuries, researchers have studied the relationship that exists
between language and the society. Since no speech community can exist
without ‘a code’ of communication, a Sociolinguistic analysis will
remain a significant area of study. Various aspects have been researched
upon. These areas include daily extinction of languages, the effect of
social variables such as age, sex, status, role- relation and so on, on
language use among users. Various theories have been developed to give
the study of Sociolinguistics a sound back-up. Among the famous
exponents of Sociolinguistics are Dell Hymes, J.K. Chambers,
Sapir-Whorf, Basil Bernstein, etc.
This research work looks into the
analysis of proverbs under Sociolinguistics and brings out the moral and
social values. It will contribute to humanity and other research
studies with the numerous functions proverbs perform.
1.4 SCOPE AND OF THE STUDY
The research embarked upon in this project will look into the
interaction that exists between the society and how it affects language
use. It will only analyze the Sociolinguistic levels of language with a
view of identifying only some theories that have emanated from the
studies those scholars had undertaken.
The research will analyze the
twenty- five proverbs in Adimora- Ezeigbo’s Trafficked using Dell Hymes’
Ethnography of speaking model.
1.5 METHODOLOGY
In carrying out a
Sociolinguistic analysis of proverbs, the data that will be used will be
collected from Adimora-Ezeigbo’s Trafficked using the Ethnography model
of Dell Hyme. The twenty- five proverbs will be picked out and worked
with the ‘SPEAKING’ acronym. Elements and variables such as code-mixing
and switching, taboo, euphemisms and so on will also be considered in
the analysis.
1.6 DATA DESCRIPTION
The data analyzed are collated
and collected from Adimora- Ezeigbo’s Trafficked, publisged in 2008.
The novel discusses the adventure of Nneoma who goes in search of
greener pastures but who is tricked and trafficked (the title is deduced
from this) in Italy and London. She is deported back home after six
years but cannot return home due to shame. The novel discusses the
hardship in the family and the society and its consequences.
1.7 THE AUTHOR: ADIMORA-EZEIGBO
The
author, Adimora- Ezeigbo was born and raised in Eastern Nigeria, but
now lives in Lagos. Raised partially in a rural environment and
partially in the city, she combines these two factors as background and
setting for her children’s stories and adult fictions. A lecturer,
writer, novelist, critic, essayist, journalist and administrator; she
was appointed a professor of English at the university of Lagos in 1999.
She is married to Professor Chris Ezeigbo and is blessed with three
children.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]Language is learned, shared, and it is an arbitrary system of vocal symbols through which human beings in the same speech community or sub-culture interact and hence communicate in terms of their common experience and expectations. Sociolinguistics is the study of any or all aspects of the society, including cultural norms, values, and beliefs. This research set out to carry out a sociolinguistic analysis of the proverbs in Adimora- Ezeigbo’s Trafficked. The sociolinguistic analys ... Continue reading---
