Proverbs and Fables of Things Fall Apart
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PROVERBS AND FABLES OF
THINGS FALL APART
Friday January, 13th
QUIZ On a half sheet of paper that you can
turn in to me, please write your name, date and period.
WARM UP: DATE Describe your favorite children’s story.
What was it about? Why did you like it?
TARGETS To understand how and why Achebe
uses proverbs in Things Fall Apart
ACTIVITIES Warm up
Proverbs Lecture
Proverbs Worksheet
Activate Prior knowledge
To understand the literary element Proverbs
To analaze how Achebe uses Proverbs in TFA
WHAT IS A PROVERB? A short pithy saying frequent and widespread use Expresses a basic truth or precept about
life A popular saying which provides advice
or states a generally held truth
WHAT IS A PROVERB?“ a proverb is a horse which can carry one
swiftly to the discovery of ideas” -Yoruba Proverb
WHAT IS A PROVERB? Proverbs are a very effective mode of
communication their correct and persuasive use in
speech is always taken as a sign of sound education, maturity, cultural sophistication and wisdom.
Achebe uses of proverbs counters western portrayals of native as gibberish or speaking in pidgin
WHAT IS A PROVERB?Among their many uses we can discern
the following:To Express Abstract Truths. truths may be abstract and difficult to
grasp. dramatizes and configures the bare
truths in the facts of everyday life and world.
In the proverb form the truths become so substantial that they stimulate the imagination and challenge the understanding.
WHAT IS A PROVERB?Among their many uses we can discern
the following:To Express Abstract Truths. Examples: Abstract Idea
Proverb: There is no quarrel between the eye and sleep. Learn to tolerate each other--Tolerance
WHAT IS A PROVERB?Among their many uses we can discern
the following:To Express Abstract Truths. Examples: Abstract Idea
Proverb: The freedom that comes from ignorance enslaves the one who entertains it. Knowledge is freedom
WHAT IS A PROVERB?Among their many uses we can discern the
following:To Express Abstract Truths. Examples: Abstract Idea
Proverb: It is only the stupid slave who says that his condition of bondage is good after a heavy meal. The freedom of self-determination is better than material well-being
WHAT IS A PROVERB?Among their many uses we can discern
the following:Guide to Conduct. Many proverbs are used as bases for
judging unacceptable modes of behavior function as general guides to conduct.
WHAT IS A PROVERB?Among their many uses we can discern
the following:Guide to Conduct. Examples: Principles
Proverb: You do not use the left hand to point the way to your father’s village.Learn to appreciate what you have
WHAT IS A PROVERB?Among their many uses we can discern
the following:Guide to Conduct. Examples: Principles
Proverb: Once you have made up your mind to cross a river by walking through it, you do not mind getting your stomach wetBe firm in carrying out your resolutions
WHAT IS A PROVERB?Among their many uses we can discern
the following:As commentary on human behavior Careful observations or commentary Provide useful insight in to human
behavior
WHAT IS A PROVERB?Among their many uses we can discern
the following:As commentary on human behaviorExamples: Commentary
Proverb: A person who does not lick his lips cannot blame the charlatan for drying themPeople who are not prepared to help themselves are usually misrepresented and badly treated by others
WHAT IS A PROVERB?Among their many uses we can discern
the following:To express values moral, spiritual, humanistic, economic,
intellectul
WHAT IS A PROVERB?Among their many uses we can discern
the following:To express valuesValue-Orientation
Proverb: There is no wealth where there are no childrenthe importance of children
WHAT IS A PROVERB?Among their many uses we can discern
the following:To express valuesValue-Orientation
Proverb: Goodness sells itself; badness walks aroundThe value of a thing is in the inherent power that it has to satisfy human needs and it is that power that attracts people to it
WHAT IS A PROVERB?Among their many uses we can discern
the following:To express valuesExamples: Value orientation
Proverb: A person who does not lick his lips cannot blame the charlatan for drying themPeople who are not prepared to help themselves are usually misrepresented and badly treated by others
FABLE A short narrative or story Usually teaches a lesson or Makes a warning Frequently uses animal or non human
characters or that speak and act like humans
EXAMPLES OF FABLES Lion King (before Disney) The Emperor's New Clothes The Little Engine That Could
PROVERBS AND FABLES WORKSHEET “Among the Ibo, the art of
conversation is regarded very highly, and proverbs are the palm oil with which words are eaten” p.7