Leitmotif+(Soobin)

Leitmotif =Definition=

A frequently repeated phrase, image, symbol, or situation in a literary work, the recurrence of which usually indicates or supports a theme.

=Literary Example=

//The Lovely Bones//

The ships in the bottles represent the strong relationship between Susie, the main character, and her father. Even after Susie's death, the ships in the bottles continue to remind her father about his love for Susie.



=Cinematic Example=

__Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets__

Harry's scar represents the connection between him and Voldemort. The movie focuses on how Harry is becoming more vulnerable. For example, Harry encounters the basilisk.



=Works Cited=

"leitmotif: Definition from Answers.com." //Answers.com: Wiki Q&A combined with free online dictionary, thesaurus, and encyclopedias//. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Feb. 2010. .

"Leitmotif at AllExperts." //AllExperts//. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Feb. 2010. .

"Author Archives." //It's A Thrall World//. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Feb. 2010. .

Schmieg, Sebastian. "Meet the Potters." //Roots & Rings//. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Feb. 2010. .