PPT-Themes, Symbolism, and Motifs

Advanced Composition Maus Theme A common thread or repeated idea that is incorporated throughout a literary work A theme is a thought or idea the author presents to the reader that may be deep difficult to understand or even moralistic. Parallel Structure: . using the . same pattern . of words to show that two or more ideas have . the . same level of importance. .. Do Now:. Create your own examples of PARALLELISM using the examples as your guide!. 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.. By Toni Morrison. Written in:.  New York: 1962–1965. First published in 1970. Setting:. Set in 1941 in Lorain, Ohio, Toni Morrison's novel centers on a particularly difficult year in the life of eleven year old Pecola Breedlove.  Pecola comes from a poor and poorly adjusted black family. . For the delightful Literature exam.. Section C Poems. In the Edexcel Anthology there are sixteen poems in Section C. This may seem like a lot, but any one of them could appear on the exam!. If - . This poem by Rudyard . 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. A theme is a main idea, or the moral or lesson of the story…. themes in Romeo and Juliet include . love, conflict, family, fate vs free will, . individuals versus society, . duality. A . symbol is something that stands for more than itself. ________________. I. nnocents . destroyed by evil, the “mockingbird” comes to represent the idea of . innocence. Symbolic Mockingbirds: . Jem. , Tom Robinson, Dill, Boo Radley, Mr. . Raymond. innocents who have been injured or destroyed through contact with evil. A theme is a main idea, or the moral or lesson of the story…. themes in Romeo and Juliet include . love, conflict, family, fate vs free will, . individuals versus society, . duality. A . symbol is something that stands for more than itself. Vanitas. Still Life paintings in order to select and apply meaning to your own still life.. DRILL:. Take a few minutes to sketch one of the . Vanitas. still life paintings on iPad power point.. Label the symbolism by using the glossary on PPT.. To analyse the development of characters in the play. To explore the different uses of symbolism and themes in Act Two. Monday, 02 October 2017. Character development. Symbolism. “No, he's giving us the rope – so that we'll hang ourselves.” . 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. 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’ Deception-trickery, concealment of one’s feelings. Honor verses Shame-humiliation, violation of social expectations. Love- Romantic and Filial (Duty to family). Gender expectations- roles of men and women. SOMETHING . CONCRETE. REPRESENTS . SOMETHING . ABSTRACT.. In . a literary context, . symbolism. is the use of a person, place, or thing to represent a larger, more abstract concept. . When trying to analyze a symbol, consider the symbol’s.