<human>:  What is the difference between a motif and a theme?
<bot>: The main difference between a motif and a theme is that a motif is a recurring element or idea that appears throughout a piece of literature, while a theme is a general underlying message or moral of the piece of literature. A motif can be symbolic and is used to convey a certain emotion or idea, while a theme can be found through the exploration of the motifs.