Motif Map

Worksheet Description

This worksheet asks students to identify motifs from Romeo and Juliet, including light/dark imagery, opposing points of view, and time. For each motif, they must record examples from the play. The chart design encourages organization and clarity in capturing evidence. This helps students recognize recurring themes and imagery throughout the text.

Identifying motifs builds students’ ability to see patterns and symbolism across a work. It sharpens their thematic analysis and strengthens interpretive thinking. Recording examples also reinforces close reading and textual support skills. These analytical abilities transfer to all forms of literary and academic study.