Trickster Tales: pp. 39-45

Directions: Use the questions below in order to analyze the Trickster Tales. What is the name of the trickster? File in your “Class Work” section of your notebook.

What is the culture of origin?

What does the trickster want?

Why does the trickster play the trick?

What is the trick?

What is the plot? (detailed summary of main points)

Who is being tricked?

Explain the outcome—what is gained/learned?