1. Motif
Motif- a recurring subject, idea, form, shape, or figure in a literary work
-emphasizes a theme
-generally serves as a symbol
-Mules are a motif in Eyes
-When are mules
mentioned in the novel?
- How are they described?

2. Paragraph Assignment:
Before Janie marries Logan, Nanny tells Janie that black women are the mules of the world (Hurston 14).
In what ways is Janie made to be a mule in her marriages?
Compare Janie and a mule and consider what purpose this motif might serve.
Write a well developed paragraph that includes a topic sentence and several different examples from the text.
Then, make a list of other possible motifs. What might they represent? Support your idea.