hum125- world mythology
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TheTrickster1.pptxThe Trickster modern and ancient mythical rule breakers
Characteristics of a trickster
A character that can be in any form (human, creature, God, demi-God)
Possesses extreme intellect or secret knowledge. Less about using that knowledge to advance their agenda and more focused on causing distress, agitation or defying the social order. Also pull pranks and practical jokes at the expense of others.
Attributes: Bragging, cunning, mocking, foolish, gender or shapeshifter (to hide or impersonate).
Uses wit and cleverness (occasionally, but not often) to defeat or evade foes.
Video example – Bugs Bunny: The Barber or Seville
The Joker
Created in 1940 by Bill Finger, Jerry Robinson, Bob Kane as an antithesis (opposite) to Batman.
Various depictions and iterations in comics, T.V, animation and film have depicted The Joker always as a social order bending master criminal that has streaks of violence and anger in-between bouts of conniving and mocking/laughing at the absurdity of social norms.
Disputed origin story, depending on the version and format.
Comedic trickster
Often used as a rebellious check on authoritarian power.
Comes from a point of privilege, sometimes wealth, allowing them to get away with what others would be punished for.
Clever, several steps ahead, a risk taker. Can be forceful, occasionally cruel. Desire amusement in a world they find boring or mundane.
