ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Nonetheless, Coyote is a very popular figure, playing his role of scheming, self-seeking trickster, stirring up trouble, testing and violating moral precepts. He provides a vicarious escape from social restrictions-that is, until his usual come-uppance for such outrageous misbehavior reinforces them.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is a trickster? Simply put, a trickster is a character in a story who navigates their way through their wit. They’re highly intelligent, crafty, and possess some kind of secret knowledge which they use to trick other characters.

Detailed explanation-3: -Coyote is possibly the most widely known indigenous North American trickster. His tales are told by California, Southwest, Plateau, and Plains Indians. For Northwest Coast Indians, the trickster is Raven (see Raven cycle), Mink, or Blue Jay, while Spider fills the role in many Southwest Indian tales.

Detailed explanation-4: -Coyote is considered a trickster to both Syilx Okanagan and Secwepemc peoples. Coyote is often breaking the rules and bringing teachings through his adventurous mishaps. These teachings have strong ties to local societal values, traditional knowledge, spirituality and overall worldviews.