Allusion

Young Elites sis set in a time and place similar of 14th century medieval Europe. The Blood Fever seems to be modeled after the Black Death which devastated the worldwide population and resulted in much social upheaval. There are various historical allusions which add richness to the story. The central characters are introduced in the first few chapters. The Blood Fever is a disease in which its victims either die or are left with marks that will change their life, the ones who survive and are…

Allusion is a brief, indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance. In 1863, a hundred years earlier, Abraham Lincoln wrote a speech named “The Gettysburg Address” where he put into words, his desire for the basis of the Declaration of Independence to come true, and have every man be equal. By using the line “Five score ago” King refers back to one of the most momentous times in American history. King then moves to the very…

Capulets and Montagues have long since had a loathing towards each other. Yet their love brings them together, despite what their parents tell them to think, which leads to their short comed death, and it of those close to them. The author uses allusions and word choice to create a mood of passion, conveying that true love is full of passion and impatience. Shakespeare demonstrates the characters infatuation to be with each other through Juliet's’ soliloquy in act III with his use of diction.…

literary elements to explore the social and political issues of the Republic of Gilead. Some of the elements used throughout the novel are imagery, foreshadowing, and allusions. One of the literary elements used in the novel is allusion. An allusion is an indirect reference. A large amount of the story has brought back the allusion of the Hitler era. Hitler, of all other Nazi’s, was a dictator who used all the power he had to abuse and detach the power of trust, belief, and free will. This goes…

Russian poet who lived through Joseph Stalin’s rule of the Soviet Union, a time period characterized by severe oppression and a persistent fear of death. Akhmatova used a variety of techniques throughout her poetry, but nevertheless the biblical allusions used in Requiem, Lot’s Wife, Rachel and “Thank you, God” were effective in demonstrating the suffering of Russians during Stalinist Russia.…

The allusion of Achilles’ heel that used in many literatures and medias, originated from Greek mythology. The origin of this allusion is that in Greek mythology, it was foretold that he would die in a young age when he was a baby. So his mother, Thetis, who wanted Achilles to be immortal, took Achilles to the River Styx, which gives power of invulnerability. She dipped Achilles into the river, holding him by his heel. Only his heel was left unprotected and vulnerable.. Achilles grew up to be a…

be listing off the literary devices Shakespeare has used to add intrigue to the tragedy. I will also explain why these literary devices add intrigue into the play. The first term I will be writing about is the allusion. The play has greatly benefitted from the use of allusions. Allusions can clear up any misunderstandings viewers may have, and they add emphasis to a character’s feelings. In Act II, Sc. 5, L.7-8, Juliet mentions Venus and Cupid so that the audience knows how much she loves Romeo…

An allusion from the last twenty chapters is the chapter title "In Like a Lion" (179). This allusion comes from Thomas Fullers 1732 compendium Gnomologia: Adagies, and Proverbs; Wise Sentences and Witty Sayings, Ancient and Modern, Foreign, and British. The concept is referring to march, and how it starts…

it can affect their current lives. “Sirens Song,” by Miss May I, alludes to the Siren to show how he is torn between two women. It sings “A harlot caught his eye/ Over the queen he had/ The queen by his side” (Miss May I). Miss May I uses this allusion to show how the woman in the song that catches his eye is very attractive, but his decision to go with her is dangerous because he already has another woman by his side. This situation is similar to those of the sailors in that they have wives…

The character allusion used to allude to Guy Fawkes is, “Guy Montag” (Bradbury 57). Montag relates to Guy Fawkes because Fawkes was a Roman Catholic in England, who wanted to replace their king, James I, with a Catholic monarch. He didn't agree James I, and even convicted…