: Motif, or something else? The "Masque of the Red Death" by Edgar Allen Poe greatly touches upon the conflict between the wealthy and the poor, with one of Poe's purposes of writing being to

The "Masque of the Red Death" by Edgar Allen Poe greatly touches upon the conflict between the wealthy and the poor, with one of Poe's purposes of writing being to arise sympathy and possibly guilt within the wealthy of the time. Could the economic divide present be considered a motif, or is there a better and more accurate term to describe such an idea?

Any help will be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.

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That would be a theme rather than a motif. A theme is an idea or message that's key to the story, and a motif is an element that recurs throughout the story--an object, symbol, etc.--that contributes to building a theme.

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