The Five Motifs In Supergirl

An archetype is a recurrent symbol or motif in literature. There are situational archetypes and character archetypes. I am going to be talking about the situational archetype Quest and the character archetype the Initiate. The Initiate is the underdog of the story, the hero that has to go through a little training. The Quest is a search for someone or something. Author Ingrid Law uses these two archetypes in the novel Savvy.

In the 60s, Soviet films begin to interpret WWII as a tragedy and a triumph (23). Larisa Shepitko’s Wings (1966) is about a female war veteran’s identity crisis in the post-war society. It depicts the ambivalent treatment of women in the patriarchal society, in which women who experience greater freedom in wartime and are expected to assume a more restrained domestic role. The film shows this internal conflict of the protagonist, Nadezhda Petrukhina, through a narration of her struggles in the post-war life and her nostalgia for the war.

Everyone has their own unique and true personalities. They can choose to express it in a way that they are comfortable with or keep it inside. Everyone is different and separate in their own unique way. Not very many people try to fit in and be like everyone else, but there are a few people that do. In the book Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli, the author uses symbolism, cause and effect, and characterization to prove that standing out is better than fitting in.

There are several different meanings to the word “alien.” An alien could be a resident born or belonging to a different country, a foreigner, a person who has been excluded from something, or a creature from outer space (extraterrestrial). For this argument, a creature from outer space would be the appropriate definition. Many believe extraterrestrials do exist. Many even claim to have seen aircrafts belonging to these extraterrestrials. There have been thousands of “sightings” of unidentified flying objects in which many believe do not look like or belong to anything Earthly. A lot of these sightings have not and can not be explained. Major governments around the globe will not come out and tell the public

“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.” Dalai Lama. This quote is expressed many times in the book, Between Shades of Gray, by Ruta Sepetys. Lina, the protagonist, is separated from her father. She, her mother, and younger brother, Jonas, go through traumatizing times most people would crumble under. Yet, she still manages to survive because she doesn’t want to lose her family, traditions, relationships and her dignity. This book shows, people who value their dignity will survive longer than those who don’t.

While reading “Normal” by Ms. Nielsen, I kept finding myself thinking about Stargirl. Stargirl and the author were so similar, yet so different. They were similar in a sense that they didn’t fit in with others. However, how

One example of a symbol used in My Antonia would be in book X, when the following statement was made about Mr. and Mrs. Burden, “They seem awful scared of the cold, and stick in that hole in the bank like badgers.” What this statement implies is that the Burden’s do not live out their lives to the fullest and instead, allow obstacles, which are easily avoidable, to stop them from enjoying themselves to their full potential. Hence, why they stay in their hole (which is their home) like a badger would. Another example of symbolism would be the dried mushrooms. To the Burdens, the dried mushrooms have no value they are simply old and are not useful, so Mrs. Burden decides to dispose them. While on the other hand, the Shimerdas, view these dried-up mushrooms as a source of flavor and character, so instead of throwing the mushrooms away, they add them to their meal. This goes to show that the Burdens are somewhat quick to dismiss the uncommon customs of their foreign neighbors. Another example of symbolism in My Antonia would be the plow. The plow is a silhouette, noticed by Jim and Antonia, sitting against the sun. As the sun set behind the plow, both of the elements combined and formed a perfectly synchronized picture. This symbolizes the way man and mother nature should connect and coexist. The message here is that man and mother nature should live amongst each other in peace, not in hatred or disarray, but together as one, harmoniously.

When analyzing the theme in the film Mean Girls, plot can be used to support the theme, making fun of others won’t make you feel better about yourself.

Stargirl is a unique person. She has a pet rat that she brings everywhere. She cheers for both teams. She give everyone something every holiday. She stands out from everyone else.

Short stories usually convey a theme message, a statement which motivates the reader to be a more moral person. In order for the reader to understand this life lesson, authors implant different literary devices such as foreshadowing and conflict into their text. Foreshadowing is the use of clues to suggest events that may occur later in the story, and conflict is when there is a struggle between two opposing forces. In “Charles” by Shirley Jackson and “The Fun They Had” by Isaac Asimov, the authors use foreshadowing and conflict to enhance the story's ultimate meaning.

American Publications, which was one of the three companies that merged to form DC Comics.

During My Antonia there are many symbols which are used to provide messages to the reader about not only the story but about life. One of the biggest symbols used during the course of the story is the Nebraska prairie. Cather uses the prairie to show the reader both how good and tough life can be. For example, during the summer, the prairie is full of wonderful things like prairie dogs playing and it can provide the food needed to survive as a pioneer in the west. In the story, Jim says that “July came on with that breathless, brilliant heat which makes the plains of Kansas and Nebraska the best corn country in the world. It seemed as if we could hear the corn growing in the night”. However, during the winter it is cold and harsh and make

Supernatural elements is something that cannot be explained by the laws of nature. These elements, such as religious figures and activities, ghosts, witches and anthropomorphized animals have been used to develop themes throughout literature. These supernatural elements are often used to outline the conflict within the plot and creates an atmosphere of mystery and suspense throughout the text, which establishes the gothic. Supernatural components leave us to question what is real and what is our imagination.

The novel, Divergent, written by Veronica Roth, tells the story of a sixteen year old girl who has to overcome many obstacles while keeping a secret that, if exposed, could carry the consequence of the end of her life. Through the exploration of the themes of independence, fear and power, this novel connects readers to their own lives and delivers a message that is applicable to the lives of individuals everywhere.

Fifty Shades of Grey is an elaborate film that ties love and romance with bondage and discipline, dominance and submission, sadism and masochism (BDSM) (Leistner & Mark, 2016). This movie has a push/pull romantic relationship with an university senior Anastasia (Ana) Steele and a muiti-millionaire Christian Grey. Ana and Christian are instantly attracted to each other however, their relationship throughout the movie tends to be strictly sexually based. Ana is a hopeless romantic and Christian is a sadistic lover, which causes Christian to become apprehensive about Ana and send Ana on a course that ultimately causes her to try everything in her power to prevent that resistance. This begins to draw them closer together, but Ana then learns about