Why Spiders Eat Flies is a pourquoi tale. A pourquoi tale answers a question. This poem gives us the answer as the friendship between a spider and fly develops. Sultan, whose name means ruler, and Amari, whose name means builder, both live in the jungle. They spend lots of time together, yet a particular time in Amari's life takes his focus off the friendship. The friendship is tested, and the outcome surprises both of them. As the poem develops,...