[SOLVED] Writing about motifs

Writing about motifs Instructions

Essay #2- Writing About Motifs in Parable of the Sower (SP 2022)
Decide on which motif/motifs in the novel you want to analyze.
Provide an overview of the motifs/motif and how it helps reveal
the overall message of the novel and make an argument about it.
Octavia Butler depicts an undesirable and frightening future for
people living on earth where law and order has disappeared, and
the decline of natural resources, food, and shelter has put into
question the basic principles of humanity. In this paper, make an
argument about a particular motif that appears in the novel by
paying careful attention to Butler’s predictions about the future.
What is Butler trying to warn us about in this imaginary future?
And how do motifs that appear in the sci-fi novel reinforce
Butler’s warning?
* Use quotes or paraphrases from Parable of
the Sower, and 3 quotes from “Dystopia” by
Tom Moyler to support your claims.
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What are motifs?
A meaningful pattern of
symbols, character types,
words, and actions that are
repeated throughout the
novel.
Thesis
Develop an argument that
provides a thoughtful analysis
of the use of motifs in the
novel.
Supporting
Evidence
Include specific details such as
direct quotes, and paraphrases
taken directly from the novel.
Use proper MLA format for
your in-text citations.
Sample Motifs
fire
walls
guns
change (diction)
death
seeds
writing (action)
PARABLE OF THE SOWER
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hesis
Develop an argument that
provides a thoughtful analysis
of the use of motifs in the
novel.
Supporting
Evidence
Include specific details such as
direct quotes, and paraphrases
taken directly from the novel.
Use proper MLA format for
your in-text citations.
Sample Motifs
fire
walls
guns
change (diction)
death
seeds
writing (action)

hesis
Develop an argument that
provides a thoughtful analysis
of the use of motifs in the
novel.
Supporting
Evidence
Include specific details such as
direct quotes, and paraphrases
taken directly from the novel.
Use proper MLA format for
your in-text citations.
Sample Motifs
fire
walls
guns
change (diction)
death
seeds
writing (action)