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NON-RATIONALE TO RATIONALE: WHEN ANIMALS POSSESS
TRUTH SPEECH TO HUMAN BEINGS Cover Image

DE L’IRRATIONNEL AU RATIONNEL : QUAND LES ANIMAUX TIENNENT LE DISCOURS DE LA VÉRITÉ AUX HOMMES
FROM NON-RATIONALE TO RATIONALE: WHEN ANIMALS POSSESS TRUTH SPEECH TO HUMAN BEINGS

Author(s): Yao Lambert Konan
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies
Published by: Editura Universităţii din Piteşti
Keywords: African wildlife. Negro ethic. social moralization. community harmony. wisdom.

Summary/Abstract: This study, which focused on the appearing of wildlife elements in black Africa tales, seized animal as thematic symbol and acting strength. The wildlife in the narrative universe of oral texts assumes a treble functionality: address society ideas, recommend ways of behavior to adopt in such or such circumstance and to conform to communities standards. Animal’s symbolization help to lead into human wisdom, key element of social peace.

  • Issue Year: 2013
  • Issue No: 12
  • Page Range: 227-235
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: French
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