Ted Talk Response (10)

The Ted Talk feature that we watched in class was a good supplement to what we have been learning all semester regarding folk tales and their retellings, in my opinion. Granted, it was difficult to make out what the speaker was saying at times, which in turn detracted a little from the presentation, but at the same time this proved to be a strong example of just how prevalent folk tales are in other countries and nations across the Globe. I especially liked when the speaker performed the mythical chant and had the audience repeat it back to him. I felt like this gave viewers a small taste of the folktales and legends present in this particular culture, almost making them feel as if they too are a member of this nation. As for the story itself, from what I was able to make out it features a lot of the same components found in folk tales here in America; namely that of animals/nature providing symbolic significance and a powerful lessons learned upon conclusion of the respective tale. All semester we have discussed the importance of legends and myths in everyday society, and I truly feel that this presentation proved that exact point: that folk tales are and will continue to be a significant part of not only our American culture, but a piece of various countries across the world.