Conceptual Metaphors and Symbols in Romanian and English Proverbs on HEALTH and ILLNESS
Conceptual Metaphors and Symbols in Romanian and English Proverbs on HEALTH and ILLNESS
A Comparative Approach
Author(s): Gabriela Corina Santa (Câmpean)Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Foreign languages learning, Language acquisition, Philology, Stylistics
Published by: Editura Pro Universitaria
Keywords: concept of HEALTH; concept of ILLNESS; paremiology; symbols; conceptual metaphor;
Summary/Abstract: Proverbs reflect both similarities and differences between the English and Romanian cultures, and an analysis considering the symbols encrypted in their structure enriches their interpretation. Furthermore, symbols represent a key factor when the conceptualisation of proverbs is performed, as they contribute to a proper analysis. Therefore, a thorough investigation of the symbolic terms within the proverbs is necessary in order to translate, interpret, and conceptualise them suitably. The English possess a different cultural background from the Romanians, which is mirrored in the symbols found in proverbs, reflecting specific attitudes in each culture. However, common approaches and universal symbols are numerous due to the Christian religious background of both the Romanians and the English, while the Celtic roots of the English represent the primary reason for dissimilarity. Hence, the attitudes regarding the concepts of HEALTH and ILLNESS, as expressed in Romanian and English paremiology, are enhanced and clarified by symbolic interpretation.
Journal: Crossing Boundaries in Culture and Communication
- Issue Year: 13/2022
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 8-20
- Page Count: 13
- Language: English