What is the motifs and symbols in the book the tenth man?

Answer 1

Time, Identity, Choice, and Chance are all major motifs in The tenth man- Time is shown in the counting of minutes by the prisoners in the first part (whoever holds time is God). Identity is shown in the various names Chavel and others go by (you can change your name, but you can't change your nature). Choice is shown in Janvier's deciding to die rather than waste away (People are free to chose their destanys within the scope of their situation). Chance is shown in the fact that they are all in a prison in the first place (indicating that fate may have placed them all there and Chavel had no other choice but to trade his wealth for his life) -LNS

Answer 2

"The Tenth Man" by Graham Greene explores themes of guilt, redemption, and sacrifice. Motifs such as betrayal, deception, and transformation are prevalent throughout the story. Symbolism is used to represent the characters' inner struggles and the consequences of their actions.