Monday, April 18, 2011

African American Storytelling: Traits of a Trickster Character

In my English1B class we are reading trickster stories. There are many different kinds of trickster characters. Some examples are the monkey and rabbit, like Bugs Bunny. Here are some of their traits:

  • Fearless
  • Optimistic
  • Creative
  • Quick witted
  • Outlandish
  • Unorganized
  • Malicious spoiler
  • Wise
  • Ingenuity
  • Free spirit
  • Fast thinker
  • Levels the playing field
  • Deceiver
  • Outlawish activities

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