Table of contents
[Draft 5-25-2026]
- Introduction
- Parables about human nature
- Coyote in mythology
- Parallels in other major religions
- The trickster as an “on-ramp” in storytelling
- An outline for the structure of a trickster’s character arc
- Examples of story premises
- Scenario: Homelessness in the LA mayoral race
- The story in no more than 5000 words
- Related posts / pages
- Notes
Introduction
A story on CBS News Sunday Morning about the coyote reminded me of the mythology surrounding the animal – as a trickster. As a narrative on-ramp in tales of moral behavior. A structure for conflict & growth in stories, in films or TV series like: Gods of Egypt (2016), Zootopia (2016), and The Good Place (2016 season 1).
This post is exposition for the story: A Clear Way for LA
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