Though this reading was quite long, i have gained understanding in the different aspects of folktales. These aspects are nothing new. However, i am pretty sure no one takes time into dissecting a folktale into parts to help explain its possible significance and creation. While reading, the breakdown of myths was very interesting because different myths and stories ran through my head which held examples in line with this writer.
A few sections stood out the most to me. The first were variations. Growing up in america with a Caribbean decent, we tend to hear many stories. However when you hear stories from other types Caribbean people some are either similar or the same story, but a different variation. Then the thought of the origin comes to play as mentioned in this reading. One can only guess that it originated on one the islands and spread, or originated from Africa, then once brought to the Caribbean, it eventually varied in its content through the years.
Another two deals with interpretation with dreams and symbolism. It never stood out to me that when listening to oral traditions, myths, or folktales, certain things stick out. I question, " i wonder what does that mean?" or "I have been down that street before". These little important details really stand out and captures ones attention which increases appreciation and allows the survival of it. Depending on how significant such things are to ones life, as mentioned in this reading, determines if these myths get passed down.
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