Question

How is a motif different from a them?

1) a motif is a recurring element in a story, but is not necessarily the main message
2) while a motif concerns the main message of a story, the theme is a reoccurring element
3) motif and theme are two terms that have the same definition
4) moral stories have motifs, while entertaining stories have themes

Answer 1

Motif and theme are both connected and related in a literary work, but they are different in some ways. A motif is a recurring element in a story, but is not necessarily the main message. The theme is defined as the central idea which is being explained by the motif.