The Characteristics, Classification, Examples and Functions of Proverbs

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The Characteristics, Classification, Examples and Functions of Proverbs

Proverbs convey the wisdom and philosophy of a society's life. They draw our attention to the general reality around us

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The Characteristics, Classification, Examples and Functions of Proverbs

Characteristics of proverbs: (a ) Proverbs are concise and straightforward. (b) Proverbs convey the wisdom and philosophy of a society's life. They draw our attention to the general reality around us and are considered the collective property of the society in which they are used. It is rare to know the originator of a particular proverb. Proverbs only make sense when they are directly applied to specific situations or problems. The value of a proverb lies in its applicability to a concrete situation, how it assesses it, and possibly suggests a solution to it. Often, we find proverbs that can be applied to different situations with different interpretations, which may explain the existence of seemingly contradictory proverbs. Therefore, proverbs should always be interpreted in context, and a scholar dealing with proverbs out of context should try to reconstruct the situation in which the proverb would be applied. Proverbs are a type of con versation shorthand, and their meaning is usu…

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