Shakespeare · Analysis

Motif tracker

Follow a recurring motif through the play.

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Track the motif “[motif]” in [play]: collect 4-5 instances with act/scene, summarize how the meaning of the motif shifts, and link to one central theme.
  • motif - replace the bracketed field with your info
  • play - replace the bracketed field with your info
  • Play
  • Motif (e.g., blood, light/dark, disease)
  • Motif instance list
  • Meaning shifts
  • Theme linkage
  • Group by beginning/middle/end to see change.
  • Include who speaks the motif each time.
  • Note if it moves from literal to figurative.