the motifs and how these patterns are found in ancient texts, as well as modern stories and
film. Now, see how these motifs are present in the novel you are currently reading.
For example, I have just finished reading the novel If I Stay by Gayle Norman.
In this story, the protagonist (main character) spends much of the novel in the hospital where her body lies in a coma after a tragic accident. Her spirit agonizes over the decision to pass into the afterlife, or to continue her life here on Earth. Therefore, the novel explores the mystique of life after death, and hypothesizes on the benefits of seeking peace in another world. Although we do not see this novel's version of the AFTERLIFE, the motif certainly does influence the story line and the character's development.
Refer to the list of motifs discussed in class (found in the handout "What is a Myth"?) Discuss how one of these motifs is represented in your novel (represented indicates that it may simply have some link or connection in your novel, like my example above). In your post include:
- Name of the novel
- Motif represented in the the novel
- Context of the motif (how it fits into the story line)
- Role and effectiveness of the motif in the story
