question archive 1) At the beginning of each of the three main "movements" Sundiata is driven to act in order to right a social/political transgression
1) At the beginning of each of the three main "movements" Sundiata is driven to act in order to right a social/political transgression
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1) At the beginning of each of the three main "movements" Sundiata is driven to act in order to right a social/political transgression. What calls the hero to take action? What can we infer about social norms and/or beliefs in Mali from these transgressions and from Sundiata's responses? PLEASE CITE FROM THE TEXT! DO NOT USE THIS AS AN ANSWER: "Given the supreme importance of family in Mali, it is quite appropriate that the great Lion King's first great act is motivated by an insult to his mother, Sogolon. The story of Sundiata's first steps is forever linked to his desire to defend his family honor, and this reinforces the primacy of family above every other association. Just below family in the hierarchy of values is personal destiny. Sundiata is destined to rule Mali as a great king, and when his position is usurped through the scheming of his step-mother, he bravely accepts his exile because he knows that he will ultimately return and fulfill his foretold destiny. Closely allied with the desire to achieve one's predetermined goal is the need for stability in the kingdom. When Sumanguru conquers Niani and assumes control, he upsets the normal balance of power in the region and oppresses the people greatly. Sundiata must wage war against the evil king in order the restore the freedom of the people and reestablish the hereditary kingdom."
