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“Motif Analysis”
In this activity, students will select one motif or symbol that recurs throughout the novel and create an analysis that includes:
1) text evidence to establish context for each time the motif or symbol recurs
2) an explanation of why it is occurring at that moment in the novel
3) an analysis of the effect this motif or symbol has on the reader
In Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s Mexican Gothic, she incorporates several symbols and motifs that keep reappearing throughout the story. Select one symbol or motif to create a detailed analysis of its effect on the reader.
A. Select one of the following symbols or motifs:
B. Using the symbol or motif you selected from the list above, create a poster, slide presentation, or other multimedia medium that:
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