Extra Reading Diary: Nigerian Folk Stories

I decided to do an extra reading this week instead of writing an essay. I chose to read the Nigerian Folk Stories unit because I wanted to read a unit that involved animals other than rabbits and wolves for a change of pace. As I read I kept notes on my favorite stories.

The Pretty Stranger who Killed the King

This story followed along the lines of lots of other stories I have read this semester. Someone who is in a mighty position of power is tricked by someone who has disguised themselves as a young and pretty woman. I liked the ending of this one because the King who was killed was stopped from destroying the lives of many others. I wonder if any other stories I read in this unit will involve someone tricking another disguised as a pretty maiden.

The Fish and the Leopard's Wife

I found this to be a particular amusing story because I feel like it follows the same plot as many TV series in today's world. This could easily be a show on Netflix worthy of binge watching. I continue to like these small stories that explain why the world is the way it is today. In this story, the fish is banished to the water forever as punishment for betraying his friend, the leopard.

Had the leopard not thought clearly this could have been the end of the fish (Animal Wildlife).

Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky

I thought this was a great way to depict why the sun and moon are confined to the sky. I feel like there are many storytelling possibilities with this story. One could possibly make up a story that follows this one as to why the sun comes out during the day and the moon comes out at night.