I wasn't aware that motifs had to be symbolic or significant or support a theme. The definitions from dictionary.com only say that a motif is something repeated. Where did this extra part of the definition come from?
GirlwithAPlot
12:53:54 PM Apr 16th 2011
Okay, if this helps, a motif is something like a recurring theme in a work of fiction, and usually of a symbolic nature. For instance, a motif could be 'flowers' if it shows up in the Theme Naming of the main characters, is seen several times in the background, and used most often in metaphors. Hope that helps.
