The Two Towers
by J.R.R. Tolkien
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The Two Towers: Motifs 1 key example

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

Key Examples in The Two Towers

Motifs
Explanation and Analysis—Like the Incoming Sea:

Book 3, Chapter 7 follows the major battle between the mustered forces of the Rohirrim against the Orcs at Helm's Deep. In a series of similes, Tolkien repeatedly describes the army of the Uruk-hai like the sea, their forces coming in waves that crash against the tall stone walls of the citadel of Hornburg.