10.4.1 Characters and their traits

• Monster/ogre (zimwi) narratives: features, characters, what the ogre represents
• Traits of ogre, victim and clever child; health and greed lessons
• Dramatise, relate to real life, collect a local tale respectfully

• identify characters in monster narratives
• explain traits of characters in given monster narratives
• relate monster narratives to real life situations
• appreciate the importance of monster narratives in life

“What is the relevance of oral narratives in modern society?”

“What should one consider when collecting narratives among people of varied socio-cultural backgrounds?”

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1. Characters in a monster narrative
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   An ogre is huge and greedy, often foolish. Name the victim and the clever child, and prove each trait with a deed.
2. Real-life lessons; collecting a tale
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Dramatise a scene, name a health or greed lesson, and plan how to collect a monster narrative with respect.