Br'er Fox
Br'er Fox is the primary antagonist in the Br'er Rabbit cycle of African American folktales. A cunning predator who constantly schemes to capture and eat Br'er Rabbit, Br'er Fox is consistently foiled by the rabbit's superior cleverness. Despite being faster, stronger, and more dangerous, Br'er Fox's arrogance and gullibility make him an easy mark for Br'er Rabbit's tricks. In the most famous tale, Br'er Fox crafts the Tar-Baby to trap Br'er Rabbit, only to be outwitted when Br'er Rabbit begs not to be thrown into the briar patch — the one place where he thrives. Br'er Fox represents the power