Proverbs In Communication Research

Prescribe Proverbs as a Theoretical Category in Communication
Language and culture are symbiotic and synonymous. This relationship is intricate, and it is shown in terms of expression. What this it means is that all aspects of human life are subsumed in a culture which is expressed in communication. Therefore, communication represents the human thought and consequently controls and regulates human action whether verbal or non- verbal. It is the essence of human existence as speech determines life and human engagement.
According to Seema Hasan, ‘Communication is important both for an individual and also for society. A person’s need for communication is as vigorous and basic as the need to eat, sleep and love’ (p.4).Its relevance to human needs

For me, it is a compilation of people’s wisdom in speech drawn from their immediate environment and experience. Proverbs are parts of the existence of a society handed down from generation to generation. For Chinua Achebe, they are the palm oil with which words are eaten.' which means it is an integral part of life and human action. Again , YourDictionary.com defines it as ‘A proverb is a short saying that is wisely used to express a clear truth’, Which is related to the theory and its universal application. To buttress his universality, Encyclopedia of Africa postulates that , ‘ in proverbs, the performer uses metaphors to evoke a perception of everyday life or a universally recognised truth’(p.270).Many scholars have tried to defend it according to their experience as the integral body of society that encapsulates values,morals ,culture and other ways of life of people. One thing is common in the application of African proverbs, it has a universal appeal and can be said in any situation.Accordingly . Emmanuel Mathew states that,
Proverbs usually have their origin in tradition ,culture, language, beliefs and customs.Consequently, they fall in the category of formulaic language,meaning they transcend languages,tradition and culture, with the potential of permeating socio-cultural,economic and political barriers of any

The proverbs below will be used to analyse circumstances.
1.(Elewe onye Eze anya n’onu o dika o nughi ara nne ya)
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This proverb looks at the dangers of arrogance and pride and the need to moderate our action.
2.Umeji anaghi egbu obi
The liver does not kill the heart
This talks about universal human relationship and the need to regulate our anger.
3.Ewepu iku anya ihu sa
The face brightens when you remove your eye brow
This is about the removal of impediments and the readiness to start a discussion.
4.Akiri ga-akwo mmiri ukwu sie ya ike A frog that will swim its waist should be strong.
This tells us to prepare before you undertake any adventure.Preparation is the key to success.
5. Egbe bere ugo bere ,nke si ibe ya e bena uku kwa