Motif in Literature: Definition and Examples

Motif in Literature: Definition and Examples

Do you ever notice that some ideas or images keep popping up as you read a book? Most likely, that’s more than just coincidence. If an image or idea is recurrent throughout a work of literature, it might be a motif trying to tip you off to the bigger picture...
Irony in Literature: Types and Examples Explained

Irony in Literature: Types and Examples Explained

While living abroad, I found myself in a pretty frustrating situation. For exactly one year following my graduation, I was unable to seek employment while I awaited the approval of my residency permit. As the months passed and all my friends back home were finding...