The Three Wishes by Ricardo E. Alegria and Juan Bobo: A Folkloric Information System

In Ricardo E. Alegria's "The Three Wishes", there were similarities and difference to other fables and folktales. Unlike others it isn't as short and direct. The Three Wishes slowly introduced thoughts explained through Puerto Rican culture. I thought it was harder to interpret and understand the main focus compared to  Juan Bobo: A Folkloric Information System. Juan Bobo's was more straightforward and share major similarities to other folktales. Just like other fables, John Bobo's used animals and what surprised me was that God was also included in one of the tales. It surprised me because God is very symbolic and a very powerful image of religion. I really enjoyed reading the "The Witch's Skin" because of the powerful ideas I have after reading it. The witch is evil in the eyes of other people despite her not doing anything evil or dangerous. Many men died trying to gain her love, but it was never her intention for them to die. However, society needs someone to blame and take out their frustration on. This correlate to the modern society where the innocent can get hurt when they haven't done anything wrong.