, QUESTION 1 Proverbs were used by African traditional societies
to preserve and impart to future generations valuable moral
lessons. List five proverbs from your indigenous language, and
demonstrate their social role and significance. In other words,
each of the proverbs that you have listed, please explain its
importance in society. You are also welcome to use practical
example from literary texts such as novels, short stories and so
forth.
Sure, here are five proverbs from isiZulu, along with their social
roles and significance:
1. Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu.
o Translation: A person is a person because of other
people.
o Social Role and Significance: This proverb emphasizes
the importance of community and interconnectedness in
African societies. It highlights the idea that one's
identity and well-being are tied to the welfare of the
community. In practical terms, this encourages
individuals to support and uplift one another, fostering a
sense of unity and mutual respect. For example, in the
novel "Cry, The Beloved Country" by Alan Paton, the
theme of interconnectedness is central to the story,
where the characters' lives and fates are deeply
intertwined with those of their community.
2. Izandla ziyagezana.
o Translation: Hands wash each other.
o Social Role and Significance: This proverb
underscores the concept of reciprocity and mutual aid. It
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