Author
This New Zealand writer, of Māori and Cook Islands descent, wrote the play Anansi.
Alistair Campbell?
Over 12.5 million people were forced onto ships during this system of trade.
Atlantic Slave Trade
Where did Anansi originate?
Africa
The main purpose of these tales was to teach lessons about these two things.
morals and values
In the play, Anansi stories symbolize these two qualities that help people endure hardships.
strength and resilience
Alistair Campbell’s mother came from these Pacific islands.
The Cook Islands
What was the main purpose of the Middle Passage?
To transport African slaves
In most stories, Anansi takes the form of this creature.
Half man half spider
Why was oral storytelling important for enslaved Africans?
It preserved their culture, history, and values, and gave them hope and resilience in the face of slavery.
Anansi is often described using this word, meaning a mischievous figure who bends the rules.
Trickster
Why did many enslaved Africans die during the Middle Passage?
Disease, starvation, dehydration, and mistreatment.
Part of the play Anansi is set on this type of ship.
A slave ship
Before being written down, Anansi stories were passed down in this way.
Oral storytelling
His cleverness is often seen as a symbol of this ability among enslaved or oppressed people.
survival