Oralture on twin rituals among Jopadhola of Uganda
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2016-05
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to identify and critically analyze the oralture products associated with
rituals concerning twins among the Jopadhola of Uganda. The study had the following objectives: to
establish the successive stages in the life of twins among the Jopadhola and the rituals which
accompany them; establish the nature or categories and functions of the oralture produced around
these rituals; and establish the content and the literary features of these oralture products. The study
used a qualitative approach, involving observation and verbal interviews with twenty seven
respondents. The researchers listened to songs in response to the designed interview schedule. The
findings reveal that oralture around rituals concerning twins among the Jopadhola are rich in literary
features like imagery, kenning, personification, metaphors, symbols, satire, hyperbole, repetition,
similes and structure with numerous functions, categories and features that pertain to them. Songs
proved to be more utilized than all other literary products and the least used are the sayings and
folktales.
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Oral literature - Uganda, Japadhola, Twin rituals and literature - Uganda, Japadhola
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Owor, J. J., & Naula, M. (2016). Oralture on twin rituals among Jopadhola of Uganda. International Journal of English and Literature, 7(5), 69-80.