Anansi's Use Of Anthropomorphism In How Stories Came To Earth

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The stories “How Stories Came to Earth”, “Coyote Steals Fire”, and “Master Cat: Puss in Boots” all use anthropomorphism to tell the story. The definition of anthropomorphism is when inanimate objects, animals and gods reflect human qualities. In the story, “How Stories Came to Earth”, Anansi, Aso, Nyame, and the four creatures all show personification, which contribute to anthropomorphism. Anansi is a determined and tricky spider who desires the stories that Nyame possesses. He asks for advice to his wife, Aso, and she answers him. When he goes on the mission of capturing the four creatures, he is capable of carrying a multitude of heavy things and of carving dolls in order to capture Mmoatia. After he captures a creature, he says to all of