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Group 6 Research Presentation. TPS 1107/03 Ashley Harris, Christopher Mosteller , Emily Holcomb, Josh Van Heusen, Nathan Bohannon, Nathan Huffman, Ryan Turgeon, and Zachary Sary. Inspiration.
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Group 6 Research Presentation TPS 1107/03 Ashley Harris, Christopher Mosteller, Emily Holcomb, Josh Van Heusen, Nathan Bohannon, Nathan Huffman, Ryan Turgeon, and Zachary Sary
Inspiration • The inspiration of our play was from a Ghanaian folklore. We put our own spin on a folklore, creating a story that uses vital points from our sub-stories. • ?’s: How to accurately incorporate each sub-story, How the main character will pursue his/her main goal.
Theme • Story will teach the viewers the consequences when greed is used to manipulate others. • Strong emphasis of importance of family and unity.
Plot/Folklore Research • Narrative that would encompass the folktale of Anansi looking his legs after a failed attempt of gathering up as much food as possible. • Strong urgency for to have a good morale.
Skin Bleaching/Culture Research • Lighter skin=a woman being more beautiful and more individuality. • Bleaching process very dangerous to the health of women • Enhance the imagery of Anansi losing legs. • Grace Amey-Obengcombats skin bleaching. • Augments what can happen if there is a united front to remove skin bleaching.
Costumes Research • Lavish colors and beautiful colors • Resurgence of ancient beads. • Color connotations • Garment manufacturers are locating in Ghana • Figure out a way to include medical clothing in costume to reflect this shift.
Sources • Amey-Obeng, Grace. Interviewed by BBC News. The Ghanaian woman who made millions fighting skin-bleaching. BBC News Africa. Web. 24 January 2013. • Blay, Yaba. “Skin Bleaching”. Year Of Ghana. Social Science 1019. Kennesaw. Feb 7th 2013. • Keim, Karen. "Anase the Spider Trickster." Folktales. College of Education- Lehigh University, n.d. Web. 21 Feb. 2013. • Hinshaw, Drew. “Fast Growing Label: Made in Ghana.” The Wall Street Journal (2012). Web. 9 March 2013. • Hira, Maggie. “How Do People in Ghana Dress?” eHow. Demand Media, n.d. Web. 9 March 2013. • Lui, Richard and Mark Tutton. “Ghana’s Ancient Beads Back in Vogue.” CNN (2010). Web. 10 March 2013.
Sources • Lee, Felicia. "Once Upon a Time in Africa." New York Times 18 July 2003: n. pag. Once Upon a Time in Africa. Web. 11 Mar. 2013. • Mireku-Gyimah, Patricia Beatrice. "The Relevance Of Akan Folktales To The Exigencies Of The Modern Era." US-China Foreign Language 8.10 (2010): 52-61. Academic Search Complete. Web. 11 Mar. 2013. • "Picture Books Review." Anansi the Spider (1972). N.p., 15 Jan. 2013. Web. 11 Mar. 2013. • Prof. Agyeman Badu Akosa Director General. “Skin Bleaching”. Ghana Health Service. Web. 11 March 2013. • Salifu, Farida. "Why Anansi Has Eight Skinny Legs." World Stories. Kids Out The Fun and Happiness Charity, n.d. Web. 21 Feb. 2013.