Identify patterns: when and where does this motif occur? What impact does it have on plot and theme? How does it define or impact the characters?

1. Identify patterns: when and where does this motif occur? What impact does it have on plot and theme? How does it define or impact the characters?

2. Develop a thesis based upon your investigation. What doe this motif mean? How is it important to greater themes in the novel?

3. Write an essay starting from your thesis, and argue that thesis with specific references from the novel and conclusions you draw based upon your research. (essay must include 3 body paragraphs and a conclusion and introduction).
also: use cite quotes from the book at least twice in each body paragraphs