Lesson 5: Tricksters (Wed. Jan. 27)
-In many societies, a common element is a
character utilized as a vehicle to teach or illustrate values, beliefs, and
ideas considered important to a culture. This character is used to show what
happens when we are bad (e.g., greedy) and gives us a chance to see the
consequences. In some societies, this character is referred to as the
"trickster". Indigenous narratives share many of the characteristics
of tricksters in other cultures (e.g., Loki in the Norse oral tradition).
-Tricksters frequently share the characteristics of both human and spirit entities and generally have a great curiosity that often leads to trouble. The character can be honest or deceptive, kind or cruel, charming or mischievous, all qualities possessed by human beings. In addition, tricksters may assume supernatural powers in order to teach a valuable lesson. The trickster is a clever and ideal mechanism within the oral tradition for illustrating a moral lesson and passing on important values.
Your Tasks:
1) Read "How Rocks Were Born" (below)
2) Write a pattern poem about Wolverine in this google form: https://forms.gle/cf1oEU5QE27PMWbM6
Organize your poem in five lines, like this:
