Discuss the relevance of fairy tales in society today and the aspects that it teaches us about our world. Why do we enjoy fairy tales and repeat these stories over time? How do fairy tales open our eyes to other cultures? What does it mean to live happily ever after? Discuss why tricksters often highlight flaws in the gods. If tricksters threaten order, authority, and hierarchy, then why do you think they appear in various stories? What are the similarities and differences in intelligence between the gods and tricksters? Discuss the ways in which tricksters mediate between the gods and men. Why do you think tricksters take the side of humans? What do the trickster stories say about cunning? Can intelligence be both evil and good?
