Wednesday, October 7, 2009

LIT 3321 TR On tuesday we learned about traditional literature. I was able to go to ,the library and find some. I found a book on legends and myths of monsters. I ,thought it was interesting. It just so happens that the creature that Professor Pickett was telling us about is in the book. She had made mention of an Irish monster called the Banshee.Boy she is not pretty at all.I know if I ever get the privilege to go to Ireland I hope and pray I don't have the privilege to see the Banshee LOL. I found it interesting about the west as compared to the east. The different customs and legends are interesting to compare.The difference in the significance of three in the west and four in the west.I ,though Anansi was a really cute story. I think it serrves a purpose for all cultures. I think that would be a good boojk to sheare with a child who has been made to feel like they are different or that they don't belong. It brought to mind a song about an ant who was trying to move a rubber tree plant. It is really cute.I was interested in the actual fairy tales that Professor Pickett was telling us about. They are quite dark though. I bet it would be interesting to research the origins of some of our most beloved fairy tales.

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  1. I love that song about the ant. I used to sing it when I was much younger. Really had not thought of that young in years. I did not realize the darkness in the old fairy tales until Mrs. Pickett brought it to my attention.

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  2. I agree Karen that it is so interesting that differnt areas of the earth have different literature styles. Most of it has some significance to its culture. i loved the anansi story. what i got from that is dont underestimate the little people, they can accomplish great things too!! Yeah some of those tales were freaky!! lol

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