SYMBOL AND MOTIF G 9 18 19 LEARNING

SYMBOL AND MOTIF G 9 -18 -19

LEARNING TARGETS • Define symbol and motif. • Identify examples of symbol and motif in texts. • Identify the difference between a symbol and a motif.

SYMBOL AND MOTIF: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? Symbol • A reoccurring object in literature that figuratively represents another idea or thing. Motif • A reoccurring object in literature that figuratively represents another idea or thing.

LET’S LOOK AT SOME EXAMPLES FROM HOMS Symbol • Writing Poetry: Identity, therapy, freedom • High heel shoes: sexuality Motif • Women sitting by the window: 1. 2. 3. 4. Esperanza’s grandmother Mamacita dreaming of home Rafeala drinking papaya juice Minerva sitting by a broken window

THINK - EXAMPLES FROM HUNGER GAMES: Symbol • Mockingjay: represents rebellion from oppression, non-conformity, and Katniss. Motif • Fire: represents her District and Katniss’ rage, rebellion from oppression, ferocity, passion, destruction/rebirth… • Costumes • Explosions • Propaganda film

LET’S LOOK AT SOME EXAMPLES FROM BMU Symbol • The golden carp • The Virgin of Guadalupe • Ultima’s owl Motif • Dreams: • Antonio’s various dreams • Water: 1. 2. 3. 4. The river Holy Water The presence of the river Etc.

SO… • What’s the difference between symbol and motif?

DEFINITIONS Symbol • A specific reoccurring object in literature that figuratively (nonliterally) represents another idea or thing. • Stays the Same! Motif • A reoccurring object, literary device, or structure in literature that figuratively (non-literally) represents another idea or thing and is almost always related to a theme. • Motifs can appear in different contexts (i. e. water appearing in different ways) – changes shape or form • Motifs can be reoccurring literary devices

SO… • What do symbols and motifs do? Why do authors use them?

SO… • What do symbols and motifs do? Why do authors use them? • They develop theme; they help create the author’s message.

TERARY MOTIF VS ARTS MOTIF • Motif (visual arts): an element of an image. A motif may be repeated in a pattern or design, often many times, or may just occur once in a work • (http: //www. latinart. com/glossary. cf m? sort=M)