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Theme

Symbol, Motif, Theme

A theme is A LIFE LESSON in the story.

It is NOT one word.

By looking at symbol and motif, you can find the theme!

Past Examples

What is the theme of "The Tell-Tale Heart?"

In "Lamb to the Slaughter" the symbol was the lamb.

The lamb represented weakness AND strength.

The motif would be strength and weakness.

The theme is the weak are also strong.

Motif

A motif is a symbol (and it's meaning!) that comes up AGAIN AND AGAIN!

Motif CAN BE one word!

What are some examples of motif from the short stories we've read?

Motif

  • Weakness and strength
  • Child-like
  • Mature
  • Love
  • Hate

What do these symbols mean?

Gun=power, money, respect.

Lamb=something weak, soft.

Donkey=a stubborn animal, a help less animal.

Symbol

A symbol is an object or thing that represents something else.

Name a symbol we have already seen...

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