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Definition of Motif
A motif is an element or idea that recurs throughout a work of literature. Motifs, which are often collections of related symbols, help develop the central themes of a book... read full definition
A motif is an element or idea that recurs throughout a work of literature. Motifs, which are often collections of related symbols, help develop the... read full definition
A motif is an element or idea that recurs throughout a work of literature. Motifs, which are often collections of... read full definition
Motifs
Explanation and Analysis—I Like It, I Like It Not:
Throughout "Soldier's Home," Krebs is bluntly described as liking and not liking specific things. The frequency with which this occurs, as well as the seemingly contradictory nature of many of these likes and dislikes, transforms an otherwise unremarkable facet of the short story into a motif that emphasizes many of the most prevalent themes and symbols of "Soldier's Home."
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