Whats Up Doc We all know tricksters Do

What’s Up, Doc?

We all know tricksters. Do you recognize this famous character?

Bugs Bunny is a well-known, contemporary trickster. . . BUT Tricksters have been around since time began!

Coming Soon Great trickster tales about such characters as Anansi Brer Rabbit Coyote

But before we learn about other tricksters let’s take a closer look at what makes Bugs a trickster.

Some “character traits” that describe Bugs Bunny’s personality include. . . • • Clever Fearless Even-tempered Determined Rude Brash Wise-cracking

Tricksters always find a “victim. ” Bugs usually “picks on”: • Elmer Fudd • Daffy Duck • Anyone he considers less intelligent than he is!

Now it’s time for you to. . . Write a “Bio-Poem” like this about a trickster. Bugs Bunny Clever, silly rabbit Who likes to annoy others Who says “What’s up, Doc” Who tricks Elmer Fudd Who ends up walking away laughing

Here is the formula: Line 1: The trickster's name Bugs Bunny Line 2: Two character traits Clever, wise-cracking rabbit Line 3: Who likes to. . . Who likes to annoy others Line 4: Who says. . . Who says “Those carrots are mine!” Line 5: Who tricks… Who tricks Elmer Fudd Line 6: Who ends up… Who ends up laughing as he walks away

Now, follow your teacher’s instructions for writing a bio-poem on the markerboard or chalkboard.

Summary • Tricksters are universal characters-they have appeared in folk tales throughout history and in all cultures • Tricksters always find a victim • Character traits describe a character’s personality and how they act (not what they look like)