![]() ![]() Knowing they were no match for the power of authority invested in southern police departments and politicians, leaders of the movement consciously acted to stimulate violence enacted upon their non-violent resistance. The story of Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox is used an example of the Trickster component in being a David going up against a Goliath as it relates to the Civil Rights. ![]() Of course, Brer Fox does exactly this and quick learns the meaning of irony when he realizes that this is what Brer Rabbit actually wanted him to do in order to facilitate his escape from the tar. Brer Rabbit gets stuck in tar and begs Brer Fox (who is responsible) to do anything he wants, but just please don’t toss him to the briar patch. The methodology by which Civil Rights leaders suckered white supremacist police and politicians into beating the crap out of peaceful protesters in front of cameras and the world is traced back to an ironic story in the tales of Uncle Remus. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. ![]() These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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