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Leitmotif

__**Leitmotif Definition**__ : a motif or theme associated throughout a music drama with a particular person, situation, or idea.

__**Cinematic Example**:__ The Dark Nights In the Dark Nights, Joker always moves his tongue when talking or thinking. This is a trait that he had left in the movie, and whenever people talk about Joker, they are able to imagine the mouth movement. Also, whenever Joker comes out in the scene, the mood is always very crazy, and undetectable of what will happen next.

__**Literary Examples:**__ Sherlock Holmes There are many series for these books, and for each book there is a case that needs to be solved. Because Sherlock Holmes is a detective, he is the one in charge of the case. Thus, whenever he starts thinking about the case, and comprehending the steps the crimes took, he always has a pipe in his mouth. There is a very dark mood and serious going on.

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__**Bibliography**__ "Leitmotif Definition | Definition of Leitmotif at Dictionary.com." //Homepage | Dictionary.com//. Web. 14 Sept. 2009. .