Semiotic analysis of Yorùbá written poetry. "Orin Ewúro" by Àtàrí Àjànàkú

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Chapter 1 Introduction
• 1.1 Background to the Study
• 1.2 Statement of the Problem
• 1.3 Objective of the Study
• 1.4 Research Questions
• 1.5 Significance of the Study
• 1.6 Scope of the Study
• 1.7 Research Methodology
• 1.8 Limitation of the Study
• Chapter 2 THE THEORETICAL BACKGROUND AND LITERATURE REVIEW
• 2.1 The Sociological Importance of Poetry
• 2.2 The Place of Semiotics in Literary Criticism
• 2.3 The Review of Existing Literature on Orin Ewúro
• Chapter 3 THE SEMIOTIC ANALYSIS OF ORIN EWÚRO I
• 3.1 Natural Signs
• 3.1.1 Ewúro (Bitter leaf: Vernonia amygdalina)
• 3.1.2 Òṣùpá (The Moon)
• 3.1.3 Èèbù (Yam Seedling)
• 3.1.4 Main Division of the Day and their Correspondence to Human Life Stages (kùtù hàì/ àárò, ìyálèta, òòrùn kàntàrí and ọjó̟ rò̟)
• 3.1.5 Oyé (Harmattan Season)
• 3.2 Socio-Cultural Signs
• 3.2.1 Behavioural Code: Àgbà Lángbá (An Irresponsible Elder)
• 3.2.2 Commodity Code: Agbon (A basket)
• 3.2.3 Behavioural Code: Orogún (A Rival)
• 3.2.4 Commodity Code: Aràbà (A white silk cotton tree)
• 3.2.5 Behavioural Code: ‘Ìjankúkujàn' (A disastrous fall)
• 3.3 Political Signs
• 3.3.1 Àwòrán ìgbà: The Picture of the Time/Period

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the focus of the semiotic analysis of "Orin Ewúro"?

The analysis explores how signs (natural, social, political) are used in Àtàrí Àjànàkú’s poetry to convey deeper meanings within the Yorùbá worldview.

What does the "Bitter leaf" (Ewúro) symbolize in this poetry?

In the context of Yorùbá semiotics, Ewúro is a natural sign that represents endurance and the multidimensional nature of life's experiences.

Why is poetry considered an economical literary form?

Poetry uses signs and metaphors to pass complex information with fewer words compared to other literary forms like prose.

What are "Socio-Cultural Signs" in Yorùbá poetry?

These are signs related to behavioral codes (like the irresponsible elder) or commodities (like the basket) that reflect the values and traditions of Yorùbá society.

How does the study categorize the signs found in the poems?

Signs are classified into eight categories: natural, socio-political, religious, educational, political, economic, literary aesthetic, and non-literary aesthetic.