Native American TRICKSTER TALES TRICKSTER TALES Narratives that

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Native American TRICKSTER TALES

Native American TRICKSTER TALES

TRICKSTER TALES � Narratives that usually use animal characters to convey folk wisdom, make

TRICKSTER TALES � Narratives that usually use animal characters to convey folk wisdom, make sense of human nature, and develop proper human behavior. � What can we expect to see in a trickster tale? � Magical transformations/Supernatural � Animals that act like humans � Mythical origins of natural phenomena

THE TRICKSTER Tricksters are “archetypal characters”— character types that can be found in literary

THE TRICKSTER Tricksters are “archetypal characters”— character types that can be found in literary works from different cultures across the ages Tricksters are often clever, yet sometimes irresponsible and dishonest.

MODERN TRICKSTERS � What are some modern tricksters from pop culture?

MODERN TRICKSTERS � What are some modern tricksters from pop culture?

NATIVE AMERICAN TRICKSTERS Raven Spider Rabbit Fox Turtle Coyote

NATIVE AMERICAN TRICKSTERS Raven Spider Rabbit Fox Turtle Coyote

WHY ARE THEY TOLD? � Same reasons as creation myths, but the main purpose

WHY ARE THEY TOLD? � Same reasons as creation myths, but the main purpose of trickster tales is to teach a lesson based on the characters’ actions.

COYOTE THE TRICKSTER � He is known as the Trickster or the Old Man.

COYOTE THE TRICKSTER � He is known as the Trickster or the Old Man. � He is seen as either a � culture hero (brave) � numskull (foolish) � clever deceiver (tricky)

CHARACTERIZATION Characterization: the act of creating or describing characters or people. Methods of characterizing:

CHARACTERIZATION Characterization: the act of creating or describing characters or people. Methods of characterizing: � Showing character’s appearance � Displaying actions � Revealing character’s thoughts � Letting character speak � Getting reactions of others

CONNOTATION/ DENOTATION � Connotation: The emotional associations attached to words. � Examples: � Headstrong

CONNOTATION/ DENOTATION � Connotation: The emotional associations attached to words. � Examples: � Headstrong -- Determined � Job -- Career � Lazy – Relaxed � Denotation: Dictionary definition

AS YOU READ… Characteristic Example Culture Hero Clever Deceiver Numskull Word(s) Connotation(s) Effect

AS YOU READ… Characteristic Example Culture Hero Clever Deceiver Numskull Word(s) Connotation(s) Effect

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