MYP 2: U1: Anansi and the Pot of Wisdom
Dear students Anansi and the Pot of Wisdom is a popular West African folktale that explores wisdom, greed, humility, and the importance of sharing knowledge . Anansi, the clever spider, collects all the wisdom in the world and places it in a pot, hoping to keep it for himself. However, when he tries to hide the pot high up a tree, he struggles to climb while carrying it. His child suggests that he tie the pot to his back instead. Anansi realises that even after collecting all the wisdom, he does not possess all the knowledge in the world . The story reminds us that wisdom grows when it is shared and that no individual can know everything. Key Themes Wisdom • Greed • Humility • Sharing • Knowledge Think & Reflect Why does Anansi want to keep all the wisdom for himself? What does the pot symbolise? What does Anansi learn from his child? Why is sharing knowledge important? Here's the link for your reference. Happy Learning Ms Risha...