Question

What is the purpose of the repetition Mandje mandje in the story The Fishermen and His Wife

Answer 1

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?"