Humor in kinderverhale : 'n vergelyking tussen geselekteerde Afrikaanse en Nederlandse tekste
Abstract
Humour is regarded as important in a variety of disciplines and when literature is studied, it
becomes clear that humour is very important in the development of the individual. There are
various ways in which the individual may be exposed to humour, and one of these is
children's stories.
It became clear, however, that up to now very little research has been done on the subject of
humour in children's stories. An instrument for the studying of humour in children 's stories is
necessary:_ an instrument that takes into account developmental psychology, literary theory
and humour. When all these are combined, the nature, scope and effect of humour in
children's stories can be determined.
Six texts, 'n Haas moet doen wat 'n haas moet doen (Martie Preller) , Aliens en engele (Leon
de Villiers), Vincent van Gogga (Philip de Vos), Minoes (Annie MG Schmidt), Het verhaal van
Bobbe/ die in een bakfiets woonde en rijk wi/de warden (Joke van Leeuwen) and Nooit de
buren bijten (Paul van Loon), were examined individually. In each text the humorous
situations were highlighted and discussed. These discussions led to the conclusions that
were drawn.
Humour manifests itself in a variety of subjects in the text; it is not limited to light-hearted
subjects. All the narrative elements and textual aspects have a role to play in the humour of
a story. Humour makes the story accessible to different readers, and the text becomes a
reading and learning experience. Humour can be an instrument in the hand of the author
and the mediator. They sensitise the young reader for humour in stories and through that the
reader's reading and life skills are widened.
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