The Relationship Between Mentality And Proverbs
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Mentality, proverb, implicationAbstract
Proverbs are succinct, culturally rich statements that reflect the wisdom, values, and worldview of a people. This article examines how proverbs serve as a mirror of a nation’s mentality — the collective way of thinking, attitudes, traditions and social norms of a group. It explores theoretical definitions of mentality, the nature and functions of proverbs, the ways in which they encode mentality, and comparative examples from English, Uzbek and other languages. Implications for language teaching and cultural awareness are also discussed.
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