THE WORD SHAME IN PROVERBS
Keywords:
shame, guilt, disgrace, paremiology, dishonor.Abstract
This article offers an in-depth linguistic and cultural analysis of the
concept of shame in the English language. Drawing upon lexicographical sources, idiomatic
expressions and English proverbs, the study examines how shame is both emotionally
experienced and linguistically expressed. The work explores the evolution of the lexeme
"shame", tracing its semantic meanings such as guilt, disgrace, embarrassment, and moral
failure. A central focus is placed on how shame is encoded in 17 English proverbs, which
reflect the values, moral codes, and behavioral expectations of Western society.
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