In this African folktale, a group of students seek revenge for their teacher's death, caused by a falling gourd. As they search for the culprit, they blame and beat the gourd, the palm tree, the mouse, the cat, the rope, the knife, the fire, the water, the cow, the tick, and finally the deer. Each one denies responsibility and passes the blame onto the next, until the students realize the futility of their quest for revenge. This humorous story highlights the importance of taking responsibility for our actions and avoiding the cycle of blame and violence.
