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Sundiata: An Epic of Old Mali as told by… D.T. Niane

I. Background About a 1000 years ago… Africa was unstable – rival kings fought to control land and trade the people were being oppressed by outsiders Sundiata rose up as a leader and united the people of Mali He ushered in a period of peace and prosperity

II. Literary Analysis Epic conflict Through the struggles, the hero A situation in which the hero struggles against an obstacle or enemy and emerges triumphant. Through the struggles, the hero passes from childhood to adulthood Gains new understanding Gains wisdom and bravery

Relationships between characters We learn about the hero by seeing how other characters relate to him or her. Relationships between characters Part of the conflict Underscore the obstacles that the hero must overcome

II. Reading Strategy Author’s purpose Reasons storyteller is telling the story Usually one or more of the following: Inform Entertain Persuade Educate

III. As you read… What was the epic conflict in the story? What relationship helped us to learn about Sundiata’s character? What was the storyteller’s purpose in telling us this story?

5. Identify characters that fit the archetypes. 6. Identify the stages of the hero’s journey.

Open your textbook to p. 1064. Look at the picture and respond to the following question: What message is this picture giving us about the hero? The person in the picture is a hero; what heroic qualities do you believe he possesses?