Motif

A motif is a reoccurring idea that develops a central main message, or why something may occur. In this case, there are many similar ideas used in myths around the world. I think analyzing the motifs throughout different religions are important because the stories describe the beginning of the world and humanity. Some of these myths are still alive and are currently being worshipped, but others have died off and are no longer talked about. Concerning creation myths, there are three main motifs…

of their own horrors and mentality. Shakespeare represents the motif “blood” to show how thoughts are powerful and affects the actions or performances of a person. The motif “blood” stresses out the murder plot and the actual murders that Macbeth has performed and with the help of Lady Macbeth. The pattern shows how from one murder, the domino effect took action and Macbeth started to murder more people. The importance of this motif shows how “blood” portrays the meaning of a death and the…

for the “seeling night”(III,ii, 48) to come and mask his evil intentions of killing Banquo. Macbeth not only intends to hide this sinful deed from his virtues but he also plans on deceiving his wife and not telling her about his plan. The ongoing motif of darkness is ultimately used when Macbeth demands the night to “scarf up the tender eye of pitiful day”(III, ii, 49). Through this use of imagery, it is evident to the reader that Macbeth has completely lost all of his morality because he is…

events where it becomes unclear on who is in control of Firdaus and what caused her to end up on death row. There is no clear answer to this, and instead a multitude of factors contribute to her fate. The abuse and deception motifs, unequal gender motif, and control of oneself motif emphasize that Firdaus’s…

enjoy.” This is an example of the motif mockingbirds. A motif is anything that can be used as an idea or theme in a story. It is 1930s Alabama, which was considered The Jim Crow Era. The book To Kill a Mockingbird follows the story of the Finch family and their journey living in a world with hardcore racism. The Finch family includes Atticus, Scout, and Jem and their new friend Dill. Not only do the adults in this story play a big role, but also the children. The motif of Childhood innocence…

The novel Dracula is based off of several different Gothic Motifs. In Gothic Literature is writing that is based off of scenery that is dark and wicked, overwhelming and dramatic scenes, and filled with the mystery of events. Gothic literature most of the time revolves around an event or object that has a meaning of evil or secrecy. Novels that are Gothic have supernatural events that take place, or romantic events. Dracula consist of many of these elements that take place in Gothic…

During the course of this semester we have examined the use of various motifs in Eastern European Cinema. We have looked at the imagery of phalluses and food, as well as the role of song and editing in each of the films. Along with the many motifs examined, there is one I have noticed was present in almost all of the films. Since the end of World War II, countries in Eastern Europe have continuously struggled with their allegiance to the communist state. Whether it be to denounce the communist…

Ender’s Game is a 1985 military sci-fi novel written by Orson Scott Card, and like other novels, is accommodated by various themes and motifs. In this essay, I will cover one of the motifs that have been sited in the novel—games. In the novel, there are five games in total (excluding the one in the novel’s title): the Mind Game (also known as the Fantasy Game, or the Giant’s Drink), the Game and Battle Room, the simulator in Eros, and the game of “Astronauts and Buggers” that Peter and Ender…

A motif is a dominant idea that brings out certain features in a literary composition and is usually repeated throughout a play or story. Motifs are common features when considering reading Shakespeare’s captivating Macbeth. They give the reader a difficult task to interpret the play and figure out Shakespeare's bewildering concepts. The tragic flaws and conceptual schemes of the play can be better understood through the distinctive uses of blood, the hallucinations, evil, and gender. Blood…

space motif resonates nicely with most lads. It is also the most easy to integrate in the boys bedroom. It includes lots of space ships and luminescence, stars. Selecting furniture that reflects outer space can also develops further the motif. A space ship bed may be a perfect pick. You may also contain the layout to be completed by some aliens. Planes are additionally loved by lads. By hanging toy aircraft in the ceiling this motif can be developed. On murals hang with the exact same motif and…