Notes on Motifs and Reactions
Strong Motif: Color Orange
The color orange is a significant motif in the book.
Eva and Shedrix: Watching an Event
Eva and Shedrix both observe an event.
Eva tells Shedrix that she (Eva) saw it.
Shedrix expresses pride and happiness related to the event.
Shedrix is initially confused and feels guilty because Ava claims to have watched it.
Shedrix later realizes that she stood back and watched the event unfold.
Shedrix understands that she derived pleasure from not being the one who would be found guilty.
Inhumane Reaction Example: Baby Shark
An example of an inhumane reaction is given:
A store owner puts a speaker outside their store.
The speaker plays the song "Baby Shark" continuously (24 hours a day).
The purpose is to make homeless people get up and leave the area.
This action represents making the lives of homeless people even worse instead of helping them.
Alternative, more humane actions are suggested:
Giving them food.
Contacting a homeless agency for assistance.
Strong Motif: Color Orange
The color orange is a significant motif in the book.
Eva and Shedrix: Watching an Event
Eva and Shedrix both observe an event.
Eva tells Shedrix that she (Eva) saw it.
Shedrix expresses pride and happiness related to the event.
Shedrix is initially confused and feels guilty because Ava claims to have watched it.
Shedrix later realizes that she stood back and watched the event unfold.
Shedrix understands that she derived pleasure from not being the one who would be found guilty.
Inhumane Reaction Example: Baby Shark
An example of an inhumane reaction is given:
A store owner puts a speaker outside their store.
The speaker plays the song "Baby Shark" continuously (24 hours a day).
The purpose is to make homeless people get up and leave the area.
This action represents making the lives of homeless people even worse instead of helping them.
Alternative, more humane actions are suggested:
Giving them food.
Contacting a homeless agency for assistance.