Emulating the use of motifs in Brontë's 'Wuthering Heights'
I can emulate Brontë's use of motifs within my own writing.
Emulating the use of motifs in Brontë's 'Wuthering Heights'
I can emulate Brontë's use of motifs within my own writing.
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Key learning points
- Arguably, Brontë conveys the concept of exclusion through the descriptions of the windows in 'Wuthering Heights'.
- Brontë uses the physical description of the window to show this idea of exclusion to the reader.
- Brontë also considers how the character interacts with the window in order to create that sense of exclusion.
- To craft your own motifs, you might begin by asking what emotion or concept it is you want to portray.
Keywords
Emulate - match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation
Motif - an object, image, sound, or phrase that is repeated throughout a story that relates to the themes
Confinement - the situation in which a person or animal is kept somewhere
Threshold - a point of departure or transition
Exclusion - an instance of leaving something or someone out
Common misconception
That you shouldn't edit and rewrite your writing as you are doing it.
Often it's very effective to rewrite your work as you go so that you can continually craft an effective idea and ensure you are creating a cohesive piece.
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