Learning Objectives: By the end of the reading you should be able to: identify the plot and subplots, compare the conditions on the ship to that of the forest, discuss Anansi’s dual role in the play There are several scenes in the play. One scene takes place aboard ‘The Good Ship Hope’ and the other… Read More Alistair Campbell’s “Anansi” The Plot
Julie Tagg, March 8, 2024 Historical Context The stories of Anansi and his trickery are integral to the oral literature of the West Indies and the traditions of storytelling. The enslaved West Africans brought these stories of Anansi to the Caribbean. Anansi is the trickster hero who enjoys his power over all the other animals… Read More Alistair Campbell’s Anansi
By Julie Tagg Human cruelty Ignorance Traditions Women in Society Slavery Colonialism Hope The value of oral traditions and culture Human Resilience Attitude to power and authority
