Tag Archives: Literature

Hearts in the Bible and in Literature

Posted on May 1, 2017 by katerookey

Most people have heard the phrase, “Have a heart,” which most often means to be merciful and compassionate to someone. This motif is seen in the Bible in Matthew chapter 5 verse 8 when Jesus says, “Blessed are the pure … Continue reading →

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Fear of God

Posted on May 1, 2017 by beans2300

The fear of God is a Biblical motif that is often used to convey a message. It comes from the Test of Abraham where Abraham is so dutiful towards God, that essentially, he is fearful of Him. It is not … Continue reading →

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The Trust in a Kiss Versus the Pain in a Betrayal

Posted on May 1, 2017 by jpoli11

Authors utilize a betrayal kiss in literature in order to add irony to the work by highlighting the contrast between the trust in a kiss and the subsequent treachery that follows. One of the key uses of this motif is … Continue reading →

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Makepeace – Inspiration in an Unconventional Place

Posted on January 9, 2014 by rsiver

“A plague on both of your houses” is one of William Shakespeare’s most famous lines. This line of iammbic pentameter foreshadows the terrible tragedy that would come about in Romeo and Juliet. People don’t usually think of Shakespeare as writing … Continue reading →

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