1. Themes and Motifs

2. Theme Theme is the main idea, thought, or message the author presents to the reader, through the piece of literature.

3. The Theme
may be profound, difficult to understand, intended to teach a lesson or moral.
usually, readers have to figure out the theme of a specific work as they read it.

4. - What is the significance of what the author wrote?
Questions to think about when trying to come up with theTheme - What is the author trying to convey to me in this work?
- What is the significance of what the author wrote?

5. Motif Motifs are reoccurring behaviors, thoughts, ideas, or objects
presented in a work.
Examples: bravery, loyalty, blood …
Motifs can be used to develop Theme.

6. Question to help determine Motif
Are there behaviors, thoughts, ideas, or objects that keep repeating?
If so, it’s probably a MOTIF!

7. A Motif can be easily confused with Theme.
SO REMEMBER
A motif is a smaller idea that we see repeat itself over and over.
A theme is the big thought, main idea, or lesson being taught.

8. … and remember Motifs can be used to determine the Theme.