Question

Think about a group that you belong to. using the suggestions in the exploring everyday folklore section, describe a piece of folklore that exists within this group. what purpose does this piece of folklore have?

Answer 1

I have been in theater for quite a while, and we always leave one light on. This light is called the “ghost light” and while there is always the argument as to what it’s purpose is, whether it's there to chase away mischievous spirits or lights the way for the ghosts that are said to inhabit virtually every theater and therefore keeping them happy and content, at my school it was seen to keep the spirits away. In reality, the function of the light is to make it so the light cast can always find their way to the control panels, it is surrounded by folklore.

Answer 2

Theatre is a piece of folklore that I am a part of. The text indicates that within theatre comes a group closeness that can be increased through togetherness and common rituals. We use folklore that has been passed down for many generations in the form of a ceramic doll. We pass this doll around before every show and it is rubbed for good luck by all. We pray over the doll with the intention of keeping our performance and people safe.