Motifs In Ludwig Tieck's Eckbert The Blond?

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The motif, isolation, plays a huge role in Ludwig Tieck's Eckbert the Blond. What sets this story apart from modern tales is that motifs such as isolation, nature, psychology and, philosophy are subject to interpretation which causes the reader to play a role in how they are to experience the tale. Each motif connects to create actions and punish the characters. The way the story opens with two characters living in isolation begins the questioning of the reader. Because of the way Tieck presents their lack of children the motif nature feels as though it is hindered in some way. As the story continues Eckbert’s wife tells her very magical story, forgetting the name of the dog. Strangely enough Walther the friend knows it right away. This coincidence

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