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The irrational drives in Sabiny folktales
(Makerere University, 2023-01-03)
This research was mainly conducted to investigate and show the irrational drives found in the
Sabiny folktales.
From the research carried out, it was ascertained that irrational drives determine the actions of an ...
Defense mechanisms in Acholi fables
(Makerere University, 2023-01-03)
The purpose of this study is to analyse the different ways how characters use defense mechanisms to
reduce stress. More specifically, the study aims at identifying the different defense mechanisms used by
the characters ...
Gender differences portrayed in Sabiny proverbs
(Makerere University, 2023-01-05)
This study focuses on the gender differences portrayed in the Sabiny selected proverbs. It was
conducted in Kabei sub county Bukwo district, Sebei region in the Eastern part of Uganda. The
study applied the qualitative ...
Irony in selected Lango folktales
(Makerere University, 2023-01-04)
This research examined the Effects of irony in Lango traditional folktales.
All the three types of irony are inter-related, that's to say, situational irony, dramatic irony and verbal irony that works hand in hand with ...
Symbolism in selected Alur funeral dirges
(Makerere University, 2023-01-05)
Songs are important part of oral literature because they serve as an educational and entertainment role. To be more specific, funeral songs play an important part in preserving culture of the Alur people.
This study is ...
The elements of natural landscape portrayed in Ateso folktales
(Makerere University, 2023-01-04)
This study investigates the elements of natural landscape scape as portrayed in Ateso folktales
from the people of Teso from eastern Uganda. Its major aim is to identify the images of natural
landscape and how they ...
Theme of work in selected Bagisu folksongs
(Makerere University, 2023-01-06)
The current study is concerned with the theme of work in Lugisu folksongs and the genre in general. As investigated, earlier studies on folksongs outline functions, performance and structure of the song. Actually they ...
Exploring the use of hyperbole in Iteso folk tales
(Makerere University, 2023-01)
This research analyzes the use of hyperbole in Iteso folk tales. It examined the importance of hyperbole in the selected Iteso folk tales. It also identified how hyperbole is represented in the folk tales driving to the ...
The thematic Role of Repetition n selected Ankole Folksongs
(Makerere University, 2023-01-09)
My dissertation is majorly about Ankole Folksongs which brings out the thematic development and this mainly deals with morals.
The study of sound devices in selected Jopadhola riddles.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-12)
The terseness of the riddle as an efficient form of orature, it's still taken as a childish game. It's literariness however has been ignored a great deal. The current study therefore discusses manifestations of sound devices ...