An analysis of the place and value of symbolism in proverbial expressions : a study of selected Lango proverbs
Abstract
The research was carried out in Kirombe North, Lira City West under the topic ‘An analysis of the place and value of symbolism in proverbial expression: A case study of selected Lango proverbs.” The purpose of the study was to investigate how the Lango utilize symbolism in the expressing and understanding Lango proverbs. It was to collect a cross section of proverbs used by the Lango community and examine how symbolism is placed and used as a way of understanding the hidden means in proverbial expressions.