AGE: 20

Date of performance: 04/03/2025

Language: English

Nationality: American

Occupation: Student 

Primary Language: English 

Title- La Diablesse 

Context- C shares a Trinidadian legend that he was told by his grandmother growing up—the legend of La Diablesse. C says that La Diablesse is a beautiful woman that has one cow hoof hiding underneath her dress. She aims to lure men, representing temptation and danger within Caribbean culture. 

Analysis- Legends are a sub-genre of the narrative genre of folklore, holding some element of truth that is not confirmed or denied. La Diablesse is a legend because she represents a part of the culture in Trinidad as they are very spiritually motivated. The legend of La Diablesse reminds me of Mexico’s La Llorona, both being legendary, beautiful women that seek attention while representing elements of their cultures. This is a telling sign of folklore—variations of similar genres amongst different regions and cultures.