Question

Why is discovering character’s motivations in literature important?

Motivation reveals the reader’s purpose.
Motivation affects the theme of a story.
Motivation often resolves conflicts.
Motivation in literature is not important.

Answer 1

Motivation affects the theme of a story would be the best answer for your question. Because a characters morals, and the lessons they learned are a direct tie to the theme of the story.

Answer 2

Motivation affects the theme of the story