Week 6, Reading Diary: West African Folktales

Week 6 reading diary from, West African Folktales: ReadingB.

The Moon and the Stars

-It’s nice to see that even if Anansi is mostly evil, his son has a good heart.  This plan to save all the people from the dragon was genius, and I liked how they ended up in the heavens. 

How the Tortoise Got Its Shell

-I find it funny that Klo got drunk before he came back to the town.  I also find it interesting twist that Klo was “speedy traveler” when we all know turtles can be very slow. 

The Hunter and the Tortoise
-The tortoise was right to not feel bad that the hunter was beheaded.  She told him I will only sing for you, and he did not listen to that, karma was after him. 

The Leopard and the Ram

-This story really wasn’t that interesting to me. The only cool part of the story is that the Ram and Leopard were able to get along and live with each other, it was nice to see that they were willing to live on the same land instead of fighting for it.

King Chameleon and the Animals

-I like how all the animals are friends, and since they couldn't decide on a king they had to have a great race.  Since the Chameleon basically cheated; no one wanted to be ruled by him, therefor he was left alone.

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Elephant and Wren

-Something we should all learn and know about birds is that they always have an advantage because they can walk, but also fly.

The Ungrateful Man

-The poor hunter was only trying to help anyone and everyone, and for a while he was receiving good karma for all his help.  After he was blamed and sent to prison he was still willing to be helpful to the king, shows good characteristics of a man.

Why Tigers Never Attack Man Unless They are Provoked

-I love how the man and tiger were friends, and even after the tiger got shot he was still civil with man, but insured him that he would attack if provoked.

How Mushrooms First Grew

-Interesting story on how all the debts were passed down. Does this show us that debts never go away?

Farmer Mybrow and the Fairies

-The poor wife forgot to keep her promise and had ruined all of the hard work of Yams. Forgetfulness is such a human quality that I feel bad for the wife, as I’m sure she didn't mean to.