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Br'er Rabbit (/ ˈ b r ɛər / BRAIR; an abbreviation of Brother Rabbit, also spelled Brer Rabbit) is a central figure in an oral tradition passed down by African-Americans of the Southern United States and African descendants in the Caribbean, notably Afro-Bahamians and Turks and Caicos Islanders.
Br'er Fox and Br'er Bear (also spelled Brer Fox and Brer Bear, / ˈ b r ɛər /) are fictional characters from African-American oral traditions popular in the Southern United States.
Brer Rabbit is constantly at odds with the likes of Brer Bear, Brer Wolf, and Sly Brer Fox. This trio, singularly or collectively, attempts to humiliate, outsmart, and sometimes even kill Brer Rabbit. In contrast, Brer Rabbit tries to nullify the plans of his stronger archenemies by using his superior intelligence and his quick thinking.
Sometimes there is a Sis Molly Rabbit to serve as Br'er Rabbit's love interest. (She derives from the original legends of Br'er Rabbit, but the name Molly probably appears only in Disney comics.) Br'er Fox. A fox who is trying to get Brer Rabbit. Br'er Bear. A bear living in the forest. Sometimes partner of Brer Fox.
As a trickster—a mischievous character known for the ability to deceive—Brer Rabbit outsmarts larger and stronger animals, such as Brer Fox and Brer Bear. Many stories about Brer Rabbit originated in African folklore and were brought to America by African slaves.
The character’s adventures embody an idea considered to be a universal creation among oppressed peoples—that a small, weak, but ingenious force can overcome a larger, stronger, but dull-witted power. Brer Rabbit continually outsmarts his bigger animal associates, Brer Fox, Brer Wolf, and Brer Bear.
Br'er Rabbit is a central character in African American folklore, known for his cleverness and resourcefulness in outsmarting his adversaries. This trickster figure embodies themes of resilience and wit, often using intelligence over brute strength to navigate challenges, which resonates with the historical experiences of African Americans ...
