Research the trickster characters from three different cultures

This will be a Research Paper. You will need to research the trickster characters from three different cultures of your choosing. Each of your body paragraphs should include the following:

  • The Trickster’s name
  • The culture the myth came from
  • The traits of the particular Trickster
  • A summary of at least one myth involving the Trickster
  • How this Trickster compares to the other Tricksters you will discuss
  • How this Trickster contrasts with the other Tricksters you will discuss

Your introduction should explain two things to your reader. First define and explain what an archetype is. Then, define and explain what a Trickster is. Use examples to help you show the reader what you mean.

Your conclusion should tie the trickster archetype into our own culture. Identify a character in a modern television show, film, video game, book, or other kind of story who has the aspects of a Trickster. Explain this character to your reader. Then, in your last few sentences, try to come to an important insight about Tricksters ­ why do these quirky characters show up over and over again all over the world and across time?

Appropriately cite all of the websites or books you use to gather information. You will need at least three sources (one for each Trickster you discuss). Include these in a Works Cited page at the end of your paper.

Your audience for this paper should be an imaginary student taking your course. Your tone should be academic. Your essay should be between two and five pages (500-­1500 words). You must include citations, but there is no requirement that you use quotes. If you use words directly from a source, make sure it is in quotations. Quotes, if you choose to use them, should make up no more than 15% of your total word count. It should be in 12­point font in Times New Roman.

What to Write

  • Introduction
    • Define and explain the terms “archetype” and “trickster”.
    • Introduce the three Tricksters you’ll focus on and their cultures.
  • Body Paragraph #1: Trickster 1
    • Give the Trickster’s name and the culture the myth came from.
    • Identify and discuss the traits of the Trickster.
    • Give a brief summary of at least one myth involving the Trickster.
  • Body Paragraph #2: Trickster 2
    • Give the Trickster’s name and the culture the myth came from.
    • Identify and discuss the traits of the Trickster.
    • Give a brief summary of at least one myth involving the Trickster.
  • Body Paragraph #3: Trickster 3
    • Give the Trickster’s name and the culture the myth came from.
    • Identify and discuss the traits of the Trickster.
    • Give a brief summary of at least one myth involving the Trickster.
  • Conclusion
    • Tie the trickster archetype into our own culture. Identify a character in a modern television show, film, video game, book, or other kind of story who has the aspects of a Trickster.
    • Discuss an insight into why these quirky characters show up over and over again all over the world and across time.