Plot,+Motifs+(Mike+&+Eddy)

=__Definition of plot:__= Also called storyline. the plan, scheme, or main story of a literary or dramatic work, as a play, novel, or short story.

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Film examples:
Rocky- Win and become the world heavy-weight champion. Rocky B. trains his body every second to achieve the World Heavy-Weight boxing title. Cradle 2 the grave-To retrieve the stolen black stones. Jet Li (Taiwan Police) and DMX (Robbery) try to get the black stones for safety. Saw-To survive Jigsaw's game. (Survival of the fittest). People have to fight and play through Jigsaw's game in order to survive.

Literary examples:
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn- A journey of a white boy (Huck) and a runaway slave (Jim) fighting through racism. Huck gradually becomes more mature as Jim becomes a more father-like character. Harry Potter -To study magic and kill Voldemort. Harry Potter, a brilliant wizard, takes action to kill Voldemort to destroy the evil. Lord of the Rings-To destroy the ring and bring peace to the world. Frodo Baggins goes on a long journey with a group of people to destroy the ring.

=__Definition of motif:__= a recurring subject, theme, idea, etc., esp. in a literary, artistic, or musical work.

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Film examples:
Catch me if you can: Checks. The main character of the story finds a way to fake bank checks. Requiem for a dream: Drugs. The main character of the story is addicted with drugs. He sells and resells his home T.V to earn money in order to buy Drugs. Good Burger: Special Sauce. The main character Ed creates a special sauce that attracts many customers. This sauce makes the other burger store (Mondo Burger) angry.

Literary examples:
Frankenstein- The monster is the reoccurring idea that represents the human ego. Lady Windermere's Fan- The fan keeps appearing to represent adultery. Scarlett's Letter- The main character of the story is punished with a letter "A" on her clothes to represent adultery.