personification of a concept theme

There is a living, perhaps even breathing being that represents a tangible thing (e.g. earth, water, air, fire) or an abstraction (e.g. death, time, nature).

5 total · 1 choice · 3 major · 1 minor

StoryLevelMotivation
as1985e1x09 choice The story follows "Guilt" and "Love" who are characters and personifications of their respective namesake emotions. "Worry" and "Fear" were mentioned.
ftt1982e4x02 major The titular Snow Queen was the personification of winter. Her sister, the Lady of Summer, also factored into the story.
rd1988e5x03 major The artificial planetoid conjured Rimmer's various neuroses into being. These included his self-loathing, self-doubt, and loneliness. Personifications of his self-respect and self-confidence were later conjured into existence.
tftc1989e2x08 major The central idea in the story is that Marty's conscience took on a real persona and began chattering to him, driving him mad. It was suggested that others might be able to hear it as well, but in the end we conclude that it was all a figment of Marty's imagination.
rd1988e6x03 minor Death incarnate was accompanied by his three brothers, the personifications of war, famine, and pestilence.