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    A critical analysis of irony and its effectiveness in selected Acholi fables
    (Makerere University, 2023-02-09) Amito, Joan
    This research is set to critically analyse the effectiveness of irony in Acholi fables. It explains how the irony used in these fables bring out the intended meanings in these stories. I was in position to use knowledge acquired from oral literature and also read numerous books, articles and journals that guided me through this research to come out with how effective irony used in fables. This enabled me to discover that irony can help in developing themes, lessons and character traits in the different stories with the intention of passing morals to the society.
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    Defense mechanisms in Acholi fables
    (Makerere University, 2023-01-03) Omara, Joseph
    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 to reduce stress and anxiety. The study was conducted in Acholi subregion in Northern Uganda. The data was collected through recording, observation, interviewing and group discussions. The available data was transcribed, translated and it involved identifying the different forms of defense mechanisms in the fables as advanced by different scholars.
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    Irony and meaning in selected Acholi fables.
    (Makerere University, 2023-01-11) Amuge, Rascheal Letishia
    This study discusses irony in fables, how they are used and their relevance in these fables.I therefore studied six fables using the feature of irony according to D.C Muecke which are: Irony as appearance versus reality and irony as pretend and confident unawareness. In my study, I found out that irony when used in fables normally centers on characters' behavior. It however does less of criticizing as irony is known to do, basing on it's being an element of satire. In fables, irony more of brings out themes and lessons to be passed on to the audience.