Question

What do you think Anansi learned after his legs stretched out in the fable "Lazy Anansi"? Which is the best summary of the fable?

a) A spider’s friends work together to punish their lazy friend who never helps them.
b) A spider’s legs are stretched out when he’s too lazy to help his friends prepare food.
c) A spider doesn’t know how to cook for himself, but his friends are there to help him out.
d) A spider is embarrassed when all of his friends invite him to dinner at once.

Answer 1

The best summary of the fable is `A spider’s legs are stretched out when he’s too lazy to help his friends prepare food.`

The answer is option ⇒b

Step-by-step explanation:

In the fable 'Lazy Anansi,' Anansi learns the importance of helping others and not being lazy. This is best summarized by option b) A spider’s legs are stretched out when he’s too lazy to help his friends prepare food. In the fable, Anansi refuses to help his friends prepare food and instead lounges around.

As a consequence, his legs are magically stretched out, symbolizing the consequences of his laziness. This teaches Anansi the lesson that he should be more active and helpful.

The answer is option ⇒b