1) (The Truth about Stories) Oral storytelling is main staple of Native American tradition. Stories are passed down from generation to generation and many of them contain common themes and characteristics. They often revolve around family and the importance of community. As Thomas King says in The Truth about Stories, many of Native American creation myths are about cooperation and unity, unlike the Judeo-Christian belief of a sole Creator and world built on competition. Humor is a very distinct characteristic that is present in many stories and is added to create relatability to the listeners. The objective of oral storytelling is be vividly remembered and passed on.
2) (The Trickster) The “trickster” archetype is an important part of oral and written literature. The character is notable for the way it disrupts order often for its own pleasure. The character is often depicted as selfish, not thinking about consequences or its effect on others. They are frequently depicted to experience delight in the pleasure of tricking others. Tricksters are either shown as the villain of the story, a comic relief character, or, in some cases, a sort of hero of the story.
3) (Tracks) Louise Erdrich writes about a small group of people facing major struggles during a time of historical transition in
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The most prevailing depiction of Native Americans in popular media is as set dressing in the Old West. As past figures is often the only representation that is seen in Hollywood films, mainstream television, and commercial products. By depicting Native Americans in the modern day and discussing present-day pop culture, Super Indian challenged these stereotypes to create a better representation of Native Americans. This references create a richer (and more humorous) story that is very relatable for readers of the