This paper discusses contrastive analysis of language and meaning in Abiku child in two prominent Nigerian poems: J.P Clark's Abiku and Wole Soyinka's Abiku. The paper provides a detailed background of the poems, analyzes the language and meaning of each, and compares and contrasts the writers' approach to the theme. The analysis focuses on the language and literary devices used in the poems, including repetition, imagery, allusion, and personification. The paper also explores the cultural and personal experiences that influenced the writers' approach to the theme of the Abiku child. Ultimately, this study sheds light on the rich cultural heritage of Nigeria and the significance of language in conveying meaning and understanding the world around us.
Kareem, A. (2023). Language and Meaning in J.P. Clark Abiku and Soyinka's Abiku: A Comparative Analysis. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/language-and-meaning-by-abayomi-kareem
Kareem, Abayomi "Language and Meaning in J.P. Clark Abiku and Soyinka's Abiku: A Comparative Analysis" Afribary. Afribary, 22 Apr. 2023, https://afribary.com/works/language-and-meaning-by-abayomi-kareem. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
Kareem, Abayomi . "Language and Meaning in J.P. Clark Abiku and Soyinka's Abiku: A Comparative Analysis". Afribary, Afribary, 22 Apr. 2023. Web. 25 Nov. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/language-and-meaning-by-abayomi-kareem >.
Kareem, Abayomi . "Language and Meaning in J.P. Clark Abiku and Soyinka's Abiku: A Comparative Analysis" Afribary (2023). Accessed November 25, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/language-and-meaning-by-abayomi-kareem