I wouldn't call it a happy story necessairly but the concept of good vs. bad is something that does not show up in any aboriginal story, really. It's more of the concept that everything has the ability to be good OR bad and it comes down to choice. One of the star characters of this story is Mouse Woman. Now, if someone asked me if she was good or bad, I'd say she was definitely a "good" character but she's known for being mischievous. Normally, this is her way of being the protagonist and helping those who meet her to become better people and find the answer to their problems. She, like Raven, enjoy playing tricks but harm only comes if someone crosses her. An example of this comes to mind but I cannot remember the story exactly. It's in another book by Christie Harris and has to do with a Porcupine clan...if I find it again, I will let you know! Mouse Woman is definitely one of my favourite characters and the first time I met Willie's grandmother, Nuni Pat, I was (and still am) convinced she is Mouse Woman, haha.
http://citizenshift.org/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/mouse-woman.jpg (from the cover of Mouse Woman and the Mischief Makers by Christie Harris) |
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