This study seeks to identify the importance of irony in Sabiny folktales. It is self-evident that folktales are integral to the cultural heritage of any people, and the Sabiny of Uganda are no exception. Folktales pass on ...

The study was carried out in Kisoro district south western Uganda in Shozi village in order to identify the image of women in kifumbiira folktales.The idea of carrying out this research was to find out the image of women. ...

The study was conducted in Lugbara sub-region to analyze the use of satire in selected folktales of Lugbara people. The study used a sample size of 10 respondents to obtain the information through oral narratives. Data ...

This study investigates the different forms of irony in Teso folktales. The main focus is on how irony creates meaning in Teso folktales. Some of the different forms of irony include; verbal irony, dramatic irony, and ...

This research article investigates the various Ateso folktales (narratives) and the aspect of symbolism embedded in them.It discusses the Teso narratives and the symbols used in them to bring out the traits of characters ...

The Study examined the theme of male chauvinism in selected Runyankole folk tales. The study was guided by two main objectives; 1. To investigatethe theme male chauvinism as portrayed in selected Runyankole folktales and ...

Folktales in Buganda have been and are still one of the most powerful oral literary tools used in grooming and the upbringing of children in the culture. This is done so that children do not forget their heritage, morals ...

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 ...

This dissertation explains the existence of the Imagery in Acholi Folktales and also how it is used and the eventual effectiveness it has in giving out a message in the folktales. Oral literature is one of the types of ...

The case study here in presents the analysis on imagery in the selected jopadhola folktales exhibiting how they are employed in different folktales that are to be looked in later chapters, their relevancy and effectiveness ...