Reading Notes: Stories from Congo, Part B

Like Part A of the reading, Part B's reading centers around very dark, twisted stories. However, the main differing between the two lies in the fact that Part B's readings use the theme of Tricksters within many of it stories, a theme that we have seen in many of our other readings. This goes to show just how common the Trickster character is throughout the world. 

As I said, Part B utilizes the trickster character to propel the story and teach lessons, but the readings can be interpreted as almost macabre due to the violent ways the stories play out. Since I was able to form some sort of background for this week's story already, I doubt I will incorporate both the subject of a trickster AND have my story so dark.

Bibliography: Notes on the Folklore of Fjort, R.E. Dennet. Link

(Above is the African Leopard, present throughout many Congolese folklore:

Wikipedia)