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Analysis of Proverbs in Short Stories –
A Brief Study of Proverb Stories of Many Lands by Lucile Berk

Dr. Dipak P. Ganmote


Courtesy: https://www.yesterdaysgallery.com/pages/books/18725/lucile-berk/proverb-stories-of-many-lands

Abstract

The present paper is dedicated to analyzing proverbs in the select short stories. Proverb Stories of Many Lands by Lucile Berk was selected for this purpose. Analytical method has been followed. The analytical model includes specific steps, identifying the proverb stated in short stories and describing the context in which the proverbs are used. Thus, the contextualization of proverbs is pointed out by commenting on them. The next step comments on the core elements of the proverb. Whether the elements in the proverbs relate to mythological, cultural, traditional, environmental, or religious aspects is stated. The final step states proverbs’ implications through short stories. The advice stated through the stories and proverbs is interpreted at the end of the explanation.

Keywords: Short Stories, Analysis of Proverbs, Proverb Stories of Many Lands, Lucile Berk

“He who has a brave heart is prepared for life’s struggles” (Berk 16).
“The hour of danger is the hour of courage” (Berk 17).

The first story, entitled The Warrior of the Green Twig, is the story of a prince Amédée of Count Amio of Savoy. His ancestors had a great lineage of bravery in the family. But his cousins taunt him in a cowardly manner, and they nicknamed him “Warrior of the Green Twig” (Berk 06). One day Count Amio fell ill, and every medicine was tried, but nothing improved his condition. It was told that the Count should go on pilgrimage to Rome and then only his condition will improve. The family made arrangements for his voyage. The Count went on his journey, but Amédée felt uneasy in his father’s absence. He daily visited the tallest tower of the castle to look at the way to Rome in the hope of his father’s return, but to his surprise, he saw the enemy’s soldiers. He was afraid, but the old priest reminded him of his great ancestry, and he felt a strange strength within him. He protected his land until his father returned midway through his journey. His father, at this moment, used the above proverbs while describing his courage and bravery. The first proverb is made of “He who has a brave heart”, and “is prepared for life’s struggles”. The second proverb is made of “The hour of danger”, and “is the hour of courage”.

The above proverbs teach the human value of courage and bravery. Even the weakest person is capable of showing bravery in a difficult time. A few words of encouragement are sufficient to bring out the courage in the person.

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Dr. Dipak P. Ganmote
M.A., PGDTE, SET, NET, M.Phil., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
SKN, Sinhgad College of Engineering
Pandharpur 413304, Solapur, Maharashtra, India
dganmote09@gmail.com
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