Motif
Definition: An idea that is repeated in literary works.
Example: The motif in Beowulf is his pride and honor, because it was pride that lead beowulf to fight Grendel, his mom and the dragon. It also lead to his death. His wanted to get the throne really badly too.
Example: The motif in Beowulf is his pride and honor, because it was pride that lead beowulf to fight Grendel, his mom and the dragon. It also lead to his death. His wanted to get the throne really badly too.