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Intertextual Connections: Comparing Brown And Brown
The intertextual connections I see in both of these stories are that both are on a quest to feed their curiosity as characters put themselves in dark circumstances and question if they have what it takes to get out of it. Even though both needed time alone, Gary was dealing with the loss of his brother and for Brown, this was a journey he just had to take. Both were headed towards the dark forest. Both had encounters with one who looked like any other person. Though well dressed, one was in a black suit and the other one “having a considerable resemblance” to the main character they meet like Brown. Something about their demeanor made them stand out knowing automatically they're the devil. However, it’s unclear whether or not Gary had fallen

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