Chapter 7 Flashcards
Theme, Identity, Ideology
1
Q
Explain the differences between theme and motif
A
Theme is elements of discourse not of the story, Motif is object, image, sound, or phrase that is repeated throughout a story to point toward the story’s larger theme
2
Q
What are some common themes that are presented in novels and short stories? Why?
A
Love, Friendship, Coming of age, Identity, Courage……… It is a way to connect the story to real life.
3
Q
Define Ideology
A
Interconnected set of beliefs, ideas, values, and norms that structure the worldview of a person or group
4
Q
How is prose fiction related to Ideology
A
Explicitly or implicitly
