Anansi the Spider Theme
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Anansi the Spider: a Tale from the Ashanti by Gerald McDermott
By Lauren Ayube
Anansi is a popular folktale character who originated from West Africa. He often takes the shape of a spider, and is known as quite the trickster. He has the ability to outsmart, outwit, and beat his opponents using his cunning creativity. Although Anansi is a trickster, he is often seen as the protagonist in his stories, as he learns lessons from his weaknesses and turns them into messages of triumph and goodness.
Storyboard Description
Identify the unique abilities of Anansi the Spider's sons!
Storyboard Text
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- Cooperation
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- See Trouble
- Road Builder
- River Drinker
- Game Skinner
- Stone Thrower
- Cushion
- Each of Anansi's sons have a unique ability that came in handy when their father needed their help. Any one of them alone, or even a few of them, would not have been able to help, but together they were able to save Anansi's life.