The Role of Humour in Cultural Narratives: A Case Study of the Paite Comic Zokhankhual
An academic study by Eddie Hnunrousiam Valte (Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong) analyzing humor, conversational Paite language, satire, and cultural expression in the long-running comic series Zokhankhual.
The Role of Humour in Cultural Narratives: A Case Study of the Paite Comic Zokhankhual
Author: Eddie Hnunrousiam Valte (Research Scholar, Department of English Literature, Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong, Meghalaya)
Publication: Quest Journals — Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Science, Volume 12, Issue 7 (2024), PP. 153–156
ISSN (Online): 2321-9467
Document Link: Download Full Research PDF Document
Abstract & Analytical Summary
This research paper examines how humor functions as a vehicle for cultural expression, resistance, and social critique among the Paite people. The study focuses on the comic series Zokhankhual, which has been in active circulation within the community since 1983.
Key Themes Explored:
- The Protagonist: Zokhankhual translates as "a person determined for the welfare of the Zo", symbolizing communal resilience, wit, and cultural solidarity.
- Linguistic Expression: Uses everyday conversational Paite language (Laimal script), preserving idioms, humor, and colloquial register across generations.
- Social Critique: Employs satire and gentle humor to critique social norms, highlight tribal values, and navigate changing social dynamics in Manipur and Meghalaya.
Citation & Attribution
Valte, Eddie Hnunrousiam. "The Role of Humour in Cultural Narratives: A Case Study of the Paite Comic Zokhankhual." Quest Journals - Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Science, vol. 12, no. 7, 2024, pp. 153-156. www.questjournals.org.
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