Extended debate concerning the exact point of origin of individual folktales told by Afro American slaves has unfortunately taken precedence over analysis of the tale meaning and function.

• 围绕非洲裔美国奴隶中流传的民间故事的具体起源点所扩展开的讨论不碰巧地集中在关于那些故事意义和功能的分析上。