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Repetition in fiction is used to create a mood, rhythm, or making a point. The purpose of repetition in the story "The Fishermen and His Wife" is to build up the suspense because the wife repeatedly wanted more, no matter what she had. The actions are repeated but there is a build up and it captivated the audience into wondering, "how far can this go?"
Cause they both want to be the leader of the team easy as that