PPT-Symbols and Motifs The Handmaid’s Tale

What is a motif I mageideaword that is repeated several times in a particular worktext It is a unifying device May have symbolic to thematic significance What is a symbol Imageideaword that represents something else other than itself. Just a reminder…. Symbols – Things in the film that represent more than themselves. . Eg. . The blue and red pills.. Motifs – Repeated images that link to a main idea in the film. . Eg. . Telephones.. Epigraphs. Agenda. Journal. Discussion of . The Handmaid’s Tale . Chapters 1-6. Epigraph Discussion. DEAR. By the end of class, you will be able to, explain the significance of epigraphs in a novel. . By: Jessica . Barroso. What is a dystopian. novel?. A futuristic, imagined universe in which oppressive societal control and . the illusion of a perfect society are maintained through corporate, bureaucratic, . Mr. Parker. Treasure Mountain International School. <3. :-). ;-) . . xoxo. Equivalent Symbols. Symbols: . multiple meanings. Death. Poision. Pirates!. Symbol: . etymology. Derived from the Greek verb “. Themes. Theme: /theem/ -noun . 1. a subject of discourse, discussion, meditation, or composition; topic: The need for world peace was the theme of the meeting. . 2. a unifying or dominant idea, motif, etc., as in a work of art.. Without a strong thesis, a paper goes nowhere. Thesis statements. Women in . The Handmaid’s Tale. are oppressed by their societal structures.. How can we turn this into a strong, debatable thesis?. Three Important Devices: Know These. Symbol: An object that represents something more significant that just itself. Motif: A . recurring. element or idea; a phrase; image; repetition of similar symbols; repetition of an issue/attitude. The Handmaid’s Tale. By Margaret . Alwood. Jayne Ingram, Thea Enns, Joy Simms, Shelby Kurt, Eugene Nam. About the Author. Margaret Atwood. Born Nov. 13. th. 1939, (70 years old) in Ottawa and moved to Toronto at age six. By Caitlin owens. What links all of these texts together?. The strength of a story rests in its connection to others that have preceded it. Defend your response to this idea with a close study of The Handmaid’s Tale.. Background Information. Author: Margaret Atwood. Year of Publication: 1985. Genre: Feminist, Dystopia. Background Cont.. Setting & Time Period: Mid-70’s-80’s, Republic of Gilead (USA), Cambridge, Massachusetts. Ms. Pastwa: 9. th. College. Motif. A motif is a detail in a story that repeats itself throughout the work. MEDIA. Portrayed as being . evil. The main reason for taking Mitch’s passion and ambition. Robin Morgan, “Theory and Practice: Pornography and Rape” (1974). Ann . Snitow. , “Retrenchment vs. Transformation” (1983). Margaret Atwood, . The Handmaid’s Tale . (1985), IX-XII, 143-255.. Motifs and symbols Themes The Supernatural The s upernatural interacts with key characters in different ways: witchcraft exposes Macbeth’s inner evil and directs him to certain deeds; Lady M appeals to the supernatural to possess her and instill power within her; Banquo resists the witches’ References and Connections. Free Write. Gilead is someone’s Utopia. In what sense is it ideal, and for whom? . Use at least one passage from today’s reading to make your argument. .. Victims of Agent Orange.