Comparing How Stories Came To Earth And Master Cat
What if animals could walk, talk, and problem solve like humans? Both “How Stories Came to Earth” and “Master Cat” are similar in many ways and have a few differences. They are both anthropomorphic stories with cultural significance. Along with that the way the message is conveyed and the actual type of story is different. “Master Cat” and “How Stories Came to Earth” both contain anthropomorphism, which is the use of animals with human characteristics as main characters. Aso, Anansi’s wife, is able to talk and problem solve; the cat in “Master Cat” dresses like a human so he is perceived as a more dignified creature. Both animals use their trickery to get what they want. The rewards in each story has cultural importance and benefits more than
one person. Anansi in “How Stories Came to Earth” gets stories from the sky god and shares them with everyone in the world; This explains how stories were spread across the globe. In “Master Cat” the cat wants to prove his worth to his owner. He does this be getting his poor master wealth, social status and a wife. Both stories contain anthropomorphism along with many other similarities. One of the biggest differences between the two stories is “How Stories Came to Earth” is a folktale while “Master Cat” is a fairy tale. Also the two have very different views on women and their value. Aso in “How Stories Came to Earth” is a very prominent character and offers advice to help Anansi capture the creatures; she is thought to be equal to her male counterpart. On the contrary, the princess in “Master Cat” is seen as a prize or something that needs to be won; she is a very stereotypical take on a princess. The way the main characters obtain their rewards is very different too. The cat steals and lies to get what he wants, but doesn't end up hurting anyone. While Anansi uses a more morally correct method to get his way; he completes a series of tasks to gain his reward. The two stories contain several differences including their views on women and overall style.
“How Stories Came to Earth” and “Master Cat” both share and anthropomorphic style, they also have several differences such as their views on women and their cultural significance. Both teach a good lesson and explain how things came to be today.
one person. Anansi in “How Stories Came to Earth” gets stories from the sky god and shares them with everyone in the world; This explains how stories were spread across the globe. In “Master Cat” the cat wants to prove his worth to his owner. He does this be getting his poor master wealth, social status and a wife. Both stories contain anthropomorphism along with many other similarities. One of the biggest differences between the two stories is “How Stories Came to Earth” is a folktale while “Master Cat” is a fairy tale. Also the two have very different views on women and their value. Aso in “How Stories Came to Earth” is a very prominent character and offers advice to help Anansi capture the creatures; she is thought to be equal to her male counterpart. On the contrary, the princess in “Master Cat” is seen as a prize or something that needs to be won; she is a very stereotypical take on a princess. The way the main characters obtain their rewards is very different too. The cat steals and lies to get what he wants, but doesn't end up hurting anyone. While Anansi uses a more morally correct method to get his way; he completes a series of tasks to gain his reward. The two stories contain several differences including their views on women and overall style.
“How Stories Came to Earth” and “Master Cat” both share and anthropomorphic style, they also have several differences such as their views on women and their cultural significance. Both teach a good lesson and explain how things came to be today.