Examples Of Allusions In Literature
Before this course I looked at literature as a story simply meant to be read, something that took you to another world. Now I see it as more then that. I see that each book is a mystery that I must solve. Throughout the story authors leave clues that if you figure them out, you unlock a deeper meaning behind the story. From foreshadowing to similes and metaphors I have unlocked a deeper appreciation for the literature I read. The two examples I would like to dive into are allusions and irony.
An allusion is, as stated in the webster dictionary; an implied or indirect reference. The use of allusions in literature add a whole new layer to the story, character, etc. Allusions are meant to bring up memories in your mind, and then have you connect
An allusion is, as stated in the webster dictionary; an implied or indirect reference. The use of allusions in literature add a whole new layer to the story, character, etc. Allusions are meant to bring up memories in your mind, and then have you connect