Question

A student claims that tricksters are “bad role models” because they break rules. How would you argue the opposing point using examples from myths?(1 point)
Responses

Tricksters are bad because they trick others into doing what they want, like Anansi.
Tricksters are bad because they trick others into doing what they want, like Anansi.

Tricksters show that cleverness and creativity can solve problems, even if they sometimes break the rules, like Anansi or the Raven.
Tricksters show that cleverness and creativity can solve problems, even if they sometimes break the rules, like Anansi or the Raven.

Tricksters are always evil because they lie about who they really are, like the Raven.
Tricksters are always evil because they lie about who they really are, like the Raven.

Tricksters never appear in modern culture so they are not considered role models.

Answer 1

Tricksters show that cleverness and creativity can solve problems, even if they sometimes break the rules — for example, Anansi uses tricks to bring stories and wisdom to people, and the Raven (in many Northwest Coast myths) steals or brings light and knowledge to humanity. Other examples: Maui slows the sun to give people more daylight and Prometheus steals fire for humans — rule‑breaking done for the common good. These myths present tricksters as inventive problem‑solvers who challenge unjust limits, not simply as bad role models.