Monday, October 3, 2016

Reading Notes Week 7: South African Folktales, Section A

South African Folktales, Section A

The Lost Message

It is a story of the different kinds of ants that could not work together to defeat their common enemies and as a result fell victim to their predators. The "Insect King" tried to save them but to no avail. I could use the underling moral of the story that "there is strength in numbers" and "working together will result in the best outcome" in a future story.

The Monkey's Fiddle


The Tiger, The Ram, and The Jackal

This story is similar to one of Aesop's Fables and a story from the Indian Reading section both titled, The Lion, the Ass, and the Fox (title is probably wrong). All stories have similar concepts, it is interesting to see the cross over of folklore between three diverse cultures.

The World's Reward

A band of seven old animals team up to occupy a house and defend it from invaders. It was a cute story. Maybe I can take the idea of the animals defending the property and write a horror film following this theme. Two or so people are hiding in their house from robbers who want to steal their possessions and kill them?

Tink-Tinkje

This is a story of a small bird taking advantage of his size to claim the title of "King of Birds" because of his mischief he is loathed by the other birds and wanted dead. But he still uses his small size to evade his predators and come out victorious. I could use this story as the cause of the previous idea.

The Lion, The Jackal, and The Rope

This is a terrible story that reminds me of Scar and Mufasa... I do not need to give a summary because I am triggered.

The Lion and The Little Jackal

Moral of all these stories, do not trust the Jackal. No matter how much you think he has changed or how well his intentions are.

The Lioness and the Ostrich

Dangerous things come in many different forms.

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