Sociolinguistic Investigation of the Proverbs in Ola Rotimi’s The Gods Are Not To Blame, Kurunmi and Ovonramwen Nogbaisi

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Abstract

The English language is a living and dynamic language and because of this, it is flexible and open to changes that occur everywhere it is used. This is exactly the case with English in Nigeria. The socio-cultural setting and the values of the Nigerian people have influenced the use of English language in the country.

Many researchers have noted that proverbs form a formidable part of both the spoken and written discourse in the English-speaking world, especially Nigeria where English is used as a very important second language.

This explains why this study focuses on the Sociolinguistics of the Proverbs in Ola Rotimi’s The Gods Are Not to Blame, Kurunmi and Ovonramwen Nogbaisi.

In the Yoruba Speech Community of Nigeria to which Ola Rotimi belongs, proverbs are considered as multifunctional and flexible instruments of language. They are employed for social relationships, for performing routine activities and for reflecting awareness of the environment.

Introduction

Proverbs are used by people from all parts of the world for the transmission of their wisdom, knowledge, experiences and feelings. As Carter puts it, “every language has its thesaurus of proverbs” (63). This, in turn, has made proverbs to become current and innovative.

In every speech community proverbs are used to achieve certain purposes or objectives. In the words of Fanany Rebecca and Ismet, “Proverbs in many societies are used to offer advice, resolve problems between individuals, and indicate comradery and goodwill” (122).

English proverbs may be seen as closely related to English folk wisdom even though many of them have literary origin.

In Africa, proverbs are of immense importance to the people. This explains why African proverbs have origin or background and explanation that are rooted in the socio-cultural life of the people.

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