Here’s a structured index and reimagined outline with a formal table of contents for generating long, engaging African folktale stories from a single prompt.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
   1.1 Purpose of the Framework
   1.2 The Value of Folktales in African Oral Traditions
   1.3 Using a Single Prompt for Extended Narratives
2. Core Components of African Folktales
   2.1 Archetypal Characters
   2.2 Symbolic Landscapes and Environments
   2.3 Oral-Style Repetition and Rhythm
   2.4 Conflict, Trial, and Resolution
   2.5 Moral and Didactic Closure
3. Structural Principles for Length and Engagement
   3.1 Multi-Stage Journeys and Quests
   3.2 Layered Trials or Tests of Character
   3.3 Integration of Dialogue and Song
   3.4 The Role of Ancestors, Spirits, and Animals
4. Prompt Engineering for Folktale Generation
   4.1 Core Prompt Formula
   4.2 Expansion Techniques within a Single Prompt
   4.3 Style Modifiers for Oral Traditions
   4.4 Balancing Descriptive Detail with Narrative Momentum
5. Reimagined Outline for a Folktale Narrative
   5.1 Opening Invocation and Setting of the Scene
   5.2 Introduction of the Protagonist or Archetype
   5.3 First Trial: The Encounter with Trickery or Temptation
   5.4 Second Trial: Crossing into the Realm of Spirits or Nature’s Judgment
   5.5 Third Trial: A Moral Test of Integrity or Sacrifice
   5.6 Climactic Resolution and Return
   5.7 Delivery of the Moral or Proverb
6. Index of Archetypes and Themes
   6.1 The Trickster (e.g., Anansi, Hare)
   6.2 The Wise Elder or Ancestor
   6.3 The Innocent Child with Hidden Power
   6.4 The Animal Council as Collective Wisdom
   6.5 Personified Landscapes (River, Forest, Savannah, Desert)
7. Application Strategies
   7.1 Storytelling for Education and Cultural Preservation
   7.2 Storytelling for Entertainment and Performance
   7.3 Storytelling for Moral Instruction
8. Conclusion
   8.1 Restating the Narrative Power of Folktales
   8.2 Sustaining Cultural Memory through Story Generation
   8.3 Final Remarks on Single-Prompt Expansion

Would you like me to populate this outline with example passages (like sample openings, trial descriptions, and morals) so you can see how each section might play out in practice?