The term "motif" refers to recurring ideas or thoughts that act as a unifying idea, and it sometimes develops as a commentary on characterization or on the central ideas in the work. Sometimes motifs recur so frequently that they enhance the meaning of the novel and often rise to symbolic importance.
True, because their impact can be passed on through generations even if the waste is removed
My opinion is that it’s not too late because if you don’t have the time now you might have it next year plus it would help a lot with college and possibly make it easier. but it also depends how much time you want to spend doing school instead of having fun because i understand if your not enthusiastic about school but still want to do better at it.
hope this helps :) whatever choice you make is a good one
