The African Oral Tradition & The Bible and The Gun Essay
Virginia State University

Department of Languages and Literature

Fall 2020

Introduction to African American Literature

ENGL 202

Dr. P. D. Reed

The African Oral Tradition & The Bible and The Gun Essay

You are to write a 4-5 page research-based essay on the African Oral Tradition (AOT). Also, please identify any elements of the AOT found in the film, The Bible & The Gun.

It must be double-spaced and in MLA format. This requires both in-text citations AND Works Cited.

Please begin with a definition of the AOT.

Briefly summarize the film, The Bible & The Gun. Also, please provide analysis. For example, cover the major themes of the film, as well as the goal(s).

Discuss the various artistic forms where the AOT is on display, be they musical, literary, religious, etc.

Provide as many examples as you can find, particularly those found in The Bible & The Gun.

What has been written of it? Please share and document examples found.

The essay is due in SafeAssign by midnight, Monday, 28 September. No exceptions.