Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Week 6, Reading Diary: West African Folktales

Week 6 reading diary is from West African Folktales, Reading A.


How We Got the Name “Spider Tales”
-It’s surprising to me that this spider was able to trick bees, snake, and a tiger.  I wonder how big this spider is?

How Wisdom Became the Property of the Human Race
-Father Anansi should have known that trying to hide all of his wisdom would back fire on him.  I mean how did he expect to be wise when he put all of his wisdom in the pot. 

Anansi and Nothing
-What a relatable ending, often we find ourselves upset for no reason.  If we can just remember to step back and appreciate what we have then we wouldn’t feel the need to kill someone just for our own fame.

Thunder and Anansi
-The first mistake was his act of selfishness, but then again he feared being starved since it had already happen to him once, that he acted selfishly so that he could always have food. 

Why the Lizard Moves His Head Up and Down
-There was no trust at all in this story, Lizard betrayed Anansi, and then Snansi seek revenge and got what he wanted in the first place.  The lizard should have known to not cross Anansi, because he will always strive to get what he wants. 

Tit For Tat
-Anansi is so cruel that he even tricks his son, to bad for him his son was able to win over him and gain all the food still leaving Anasi poor. 

Why White Ants Always Harm Man’s Property
-No one should ever trust the spider, and people are starting to realize this.  Because Spider tried to lie about the antelope, it angered the white ants and they vowed to never help anyone again.

The Squirrel and the Spider
-I feel sad for the squirrel that worked hard on those crops to stay rich and healthy.  The cunning spider of course came in and ruined everything, but still didn't’ end up with crops.

Why We See Ants Carrying Bundles As Big As Themselves
-The spider was being selfish again and thought that he would be rewarded, but instead he was punished, but because Spider is so tricky he was able to get pf his punishment and put it on someone else.


Why Spiders Are Always Found in Corners of Ceilings
-Anansi being ashamed to be caught in his act of greediness, hid in the dark corner of the ceiling so that no one could see him.  


The Grinding-Stone That Ground Flour By Itself
-This story shows spiders true persona of hoe evil he really is. 


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