Ishara na Tamathali Katika Fasihi ya Kivumba: Uhakiki wa Kisemiotiki wa Ushairi, Masimulizina Semi
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2022-08
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Kenyatta University
Abstract
Use of signs and syrnbolism had not been explored immensely in the Kir,umba literature
semiotically. It was necessary to critique it in order to establish how various connotative
meanings are presented in the Kivumba literature. This research analyzed connotative
meanings of symbolism and figurative language in the Kivumba poetry, oral narratives
and sayings. The objectives of this research were: to analyze connotative meanings of
signs and symbolsm in the Kivumba poetry using symbolic and the referential code, to
unveil connotative meanings of signs and symbolism in the Kir,,umba oral narratives
using proairetic and hermeneutic codes and to convey connotative meanings of signs and
s;rmbolism in the Kivumba sayings using seme code. These objectives were guided by
the following study questions: what is the interpretation of connotative meanings of signs
and symbolism in the Kivumba poetry through symbolic and the referential codes? How
are connotative meanings of signs and symbolism in the Kir,umba oral narratives
unveiled using proairetic and hermeneutic codes? How is the connotative meanings of
signs and symbolism conveyed in Kivumba sayings using seme code? This research used
semiotic theory as propounded by Barthes. The Barthes codes we used as tenets are:
proairetic, hermeneutic, seme, symbolic and referential. Barthes codes were preferred
because they have the ability to interpret varied signs and symbolism compared to other
proponents of semiotic theory that we read about. This research was done in the library
and in the field. In the library, the researcher read books, articles and information on the
internet on the history, dialect and Kivumba literature. In the library, the researcher was
able to get vital information on his research topic before proceeding for the fieldwork. In
the field, the researcher collected information on the poetry, oral narratives and sayings
of Kivumba from the respondents between 2019 and 2020. This study used purposive
sampling method. Through this method, we described, explained and analyzed.the use of
signs and symbolism in the selected genres of Kir,umba litera....
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Tasnifu Iliyowasilishwa Kwa Madhumuni Ya Kutosheleza
Mahitaji Ya Shahada Ya Uzamitu Eh.D) Katika Shule Ya Fani
Na Sayansi Jamii, Chuo Kikuu Cha Kenyatta. august 2022