Corrective Functions of Tambaro Proverbs

Abstract

The main purpose of this study was to analyze the functions of Tambaro proverbs. To achieve this, data needed were collected through interview, focus group discussion and observation. The collected proverbs were translated from Tambarissa to English, categorized and analyzed according to their functions in the society. Snowball sampling and purpose samplings techniques were employed. The analysis was carried out through the descriptive method following the qualitative design in order to describe functions of Tambaro proverbs. The study also shows that Tambaro proverbs are used to correct the individuals who misbehave in the cultural practice of the society. Tambaro proverbs are also used to bring individuals to cultural accepted practice of the society, and to reshape cultural practices in Tambaro community. While these functions stay intact, it is the conviction of the researcher, based on the results of the study that further researches need to be conducted so as to document and preserve the proverbs and other genres of the society.

Keywords: Tembaro, proverb, context, function, corrective

DOI: 10.7176/RHSS/10-13-01

Publication date:July 31^st 2020