Anansi, the Clever OneMRS. KERCHER

Background Information

This tale and others were written when the Ashanti people lived in villages governed by a chief and council of elders

This is an oral tale with repetition told by a bard This tale reveals the creators’ keen knowledge of:

Human nature Importance of morals and justice Famine was a reality of the time

Ashanti Culture

Ashanti Culture

Trickster Symbolism

Complexity of human nature Creative aspect of human intelligence The trickster behavior reveals:

Deception Greed Suffering Death