In the play I'm reading, the number 3 reoccurs every so often. (for example, three times, at 3:00, etc.) All I'm wondering is if the number 3 would be a symbol or motif? Or any other plot element kind of thing...
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2007-03-24 13:09:18 · 6 answers · asked by Emily 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
i once remember someone telling me that in the old testament the number 3 is repetitive. otherwise repetition is usually a representation/symbol for something; a foreshadow on events that will occur in threes or at a time with a three, etc. Im not too sure about motif/ve but it definitely has a role.
Its very important to pick up on things like repetition, often in analysis assignments there is a major focal point on that.
if its a famous play you can check sparknotes.com and see if there's a mention of it, i dont usually recommend sparknotes but it seems like your actually doing the work so brushing up on a few details or getting more contextual information is certainly not harmful from sparknotes.com
Good luck!
2007-03-24 13:18:44 · answer #1 · answered by Lauren S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would consider it more a motif than a symbol. It is a recurring theme in the work rather than an object or person that represents an idea.
2007-03-24 20:16:11 · answer #2 · answered by starrysenior07 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is symbolism. For what I'm unsure since I don't know the name of the play. It's probably not foreshadowing, but could contribute to the symbolism.
2007-03-24 20:13:46 · answer #3 · answered by tchrnmommy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We're reading Macbeth in school right now... the number three is accociated with the supernatural.... So is rhyming, etc....
Hope that helped!!
2007-03-24 21:03:41 · answer #4 · answered by Rhea 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ı dont thınk that ıt may bea symbol or motıf .lets just say chance
bye the way thank you very much for ur answer
2007-03-24 20:24:46 · answer #5 · answered by aydn55 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think it is
2007-03-24 20:15:05 · answer #6 · answered by sheshaq1 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋