Oral narratives can be sub-divided into various sub-genres as follows: -
a) Tricksters stories
b) Ogre/Monster stories
c)Explanatory/etiological/why
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Classification of Oral Narratives CLASSIFICATIONS OF ORAL NARRATIVES Oral narratives can be sub-divided into various sub-genres as follows: - a) Tricksters stories
b) Ogre/Monster stories
c) Explanatory/etiological/why stories
d) Dilemma
e) Myths
f) Legend TRICKSTER STORIES:
The stories involve trickery where one character, the trickster, uses his wit to undo another dupe. The trickster is presented as a wise and cunning character while the dupe is usually foolish and gullible.
Each community tends to have its tricksters and dupes. Common tricksters include the hare, the squirrel, Chameleon, tortoise, spider, monkey e.t.c. The most common dupe is the hyena. There is a trend where smaller and weaker animals seem to outdo the stronger and the bigger ones. Is this done despise the bigger characters?
No, this is done with the following reasons: -
i. To pass a moral message that might not always be right.
ii. To encourage children that they can also excel despite their size.
iii. To encourage the weak in society to figh…
