Trickster Tales

Question

Cultures worldwide have told trickster tales featuring a sharp-witted main character. Fables and fairy tales also include tricksters. Recall whatever you know for a Think-Pair- Share activity. Take notes as you and a partner discuss trickster tales. Consider the following:

• Who are some well-known tricksters? What are their traits?

• What plot events do trickster tales often include?

• How do other characters manage to trick the trickster? Make it 3 sentences and make it look like a 11-12 year old did it

Answer 1

In many cultures, some well-known tricksters are characters like Anansi the Spider from African folklore, Br'er Rabbit from African American tales, and Loki from Norse mythology. These tricksters are often clever, quick-witted, and a little mischievous, using their brains to outsmart others while sometimes getting into trouble themselves. Trickster tales often have funny events where the trickster tries to trick someone but ends up getting tricked instead, like when the trickster thinks they have a great plan, but another character sees through it and turns the tables on them!