THE STORY OF ABIGAIL
Type
Description
Learning Tool
Learning tool on cultural differences, intercultural learning, clash of cultures,
values and identity.
The moderator reads the story of Abigail and ask the participants to make the
ranking of the main heroes from 1 till 5. The participants individually evaluate
the characters. 1 is the most positive and 5 is the worst character in the story.
Then the participants are divided into smaller groups where they have to
discuss and try to make their group ranking. As the group is very diverse and
people have different backgrounds it is usually very difficult to come to a
common decision as the story touches family values, traditions. It is a nice
exercise to explore differences of culture and identity. How easy it is to judge,
who is right or wrong.
Annexes (e.g.
worksheets,
presentations)
The story of Abigale
Abigale loves Tom who lives on the other side of the river. A flood has
destroyed all bridges across the river, and has left only one boat afloat.
Abigale asks Sinbad, the owner of the boat, to bring her to the other side.
Sinbad agrees, but insists that Abigale has to sleep with him in return.
Abigale does not know what to do and runs to her mother and asks her what
she should do. Her mother tells Abigale that she does not want to interfere
with Abigale’s own business.
In her desperation Abigale sleeps with Sinbad who, afterwards, brings her
across the river. Abigale runs to Tom to happily embrace him and tell him
everything that has happened. Tom pushes her away bluntly and Abigale runs
away.
Not far from Tom’s house, Abigale meets John, Tom’s best friend. She tells
everything that has happened to him as well. John hits Tom for what he has
done to Abigale and walks away with her.
Name
Email
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Natalia Seriakova
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