Mzobe’s Choice of Proverbs to Convey Broken Love in the Poem, Isoka, in Sibusiso Nyembezi’s Amahlungu Aluhlaza
Abstract
The article shall be a critical analysis of selected isiZulu proverbs expressing broken love in Mzobe’s poem ‘Isoka’ found in the anthology; Amahlungu Aluhlaza by S. Nyembezi. The concepts of poetry, proverbs and love shall be defined as part of the introductory section of this discourse. Thereafter, a summary of the poem shall be provided and the dominant proverbs that are identified will be listed, before the actual analysis. The analysis will focus on the proverbs’ origin, structure, literal and figurative meanings in general, and the meaning of each proverb within the context of the poem. It will also comprise of the poet’s intention by using the proverb. That is, how the proverb expresses the poet’s views regarding the subject. The results of this research will empower its reader with knowledge on the significance of the proverbs and how they are used in African literature.
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