ANANSI

What is Anans?

• Anansi is a man, a god, and a spider

• A type of tropical fruit.

• A famous French painter.

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Why did Anansi’s parents punish him?

• he was always honest.

• He always deceived them and never listened to his parents.

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Did Anansi always behave badly? Explain

• No, he helped his parents when he taught people how to farm and weave

• He was born this way

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Why did his father think Anansi was conceited?

• Anansi said that he was cleverer than his father

• He always helped others.

• He was modest and humble

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How did Anansi discover what his father wanted?

• Anansi asked his father directly

• Anansi found a letter or note where his father had written down his desires.

• Anansi dressed up like a bird and sat outside his dad's window to listen to him.

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Why do people respect Anansi?

• He gave people the trick of stories

• He showed people how to make stories more interesting

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How did Anansi's stories help save his people?

• 1. They taught people important life lessons

• The stories gave them hope and kept them strong when they were slaves in Africa

• 1. They entertained and distracted people from their worries

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