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The Language of Political Myth in Achebe’s Arrow of God
Henrietta Mary Eyison, Confidence Gbolo Sanka and Mrs. Philomena A.O. Yeboah
Corresponding Author: Confidence Gbolo Sanka
Submitted: September 13, 2014
Accepted: September 20, 2014
Published: April 25, 2015 |
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In this study, we discuss the theme of myth diffusion. Elsewhere, some of our colleagues dealt with the need for a political myth for the various countries in Africa. An effective political myth must be a slogan for all the people. The story must be told and retold by various members of the society so that it becomes a potent force for the whole community. It is our contention that Achebe’s Arrow of God demonstrates this trend which is called myth diffusion by some political theorists. The profuse use of proverbs and symbols in the novel are a means of myth diffusion because the blueprint for the proverbs and symbols is the myth of the state. Finally, the study recommends that not only should myths of state be created for our countries, the story and the language of the political myth should be so diffused that they become a slogan.
Key words: Myth diffusion, myth of the state, proverbs, symbols, , ,
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Henrietta Mary Eyison, Confidence Gbolo Sanka and Mrs. Philomena A.O. Yeboah, . The Language of Political Myth in Achebe’s Arrow of God. Current Research Journal of Social Sciences, (2): 37-42.
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ISSN (Online): 2041-3246
ISSN (Print): 2041-3238 |
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