Animal symbolism in Runyankole Folktales

Abstract

Symbolism refers to a figure of speech used when an author wants to create a certain mood or emotion in literature. This research has analysed the symbolism of animals in the Runyankole folktale and explored the character of animals still in the Runyankole folktale. The research collected data by using case studies and field studies and later translated the data to English, from Runyankole, where it was collected. Interviewing the interviewee and narration were the main sources used in collecting data. Many challenges were encountered, like the rain and partially deaf respondents, among others. Recommendations are also given to caution the schools and government administration to teach local languages at a lower level because children find it hard to translate languages at a higher level.