What are examples of allusion in the magician's nephew?

Answer 1

Well, honey, in "The Magician's Nephew," C.S. Lewis throws in allusions left and right like confetti at a parade. From the biblical parallels with the creation of Narnia to the Garden of Eden vibes in the Wood between the Worlds, Lewis ain't shy about referencing all sorts of myths and legends. So, buckle up, buttercup, 'cause this book is a literary rollercoaster of allusions galore.

Answer 2

In "The Magician's Nephew" by C.S. Lewis, there are several examples of allusions, which are references to other works of literature, art, or history. One prominent example is the allusion to the biblical story of the creation of Narnia, which parallels the creation story in the Book of Genesis. Another example is the allusion to the character of Digory Kirke as a young boy, who later becomes the Professor in "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe," which serves as a prequel to "The Magician's Nephew." These allusions add depth and complexity to the narrative by connecting it to broader cultural and literary contexts.

Answer 3

Examples of allusion in "The Magician's Nephew" by C.S. Lewis include references to the Biblical creation story when Aslan sings Narnia into existence, and allusions to Greek mythology with the character of Digory resembling the character of Orpheus. Additionally, the Wood between the Worlds alludes to the idea of multiple worlds or dimensions found in various mythologies and philosophies.

Answer 4

1) "A voice had begun to sing...Its lower notes were deep enough to be the voice of the earth itself." pg. 106

Appeals to the sense of sound and uses personification, comparing the deep sound to the Earth.

2) "One moment there had been nothing but darkness; next moment a thousand points points of light leaped out- single stars, constellations, and planets, brighter and bigger than any in our world." pg. 107

Appeals to sense of sight.

3) "Now, sir," said the Bulldog in his business-like way, "are you animal, vegetable, or mineral?" pg. 139

Uses personification, making it so the Bulldog can talk.

4) "You!" said the Queen, laying her hand on his shoulder- a white, beautiful hand, but Digory could feel that it was strong as steel pinchers. pg. 59

Appeals to the sense of touch and also uses simile, comparing the Queen's hand to steel pinchers.

5) Under it was a wide stone basin to hold water; but it was as dry as bone. pg. 49

Uses simile, comparing the stone basin to dry bone.

6) That was what it said; but all Uncle Andrew heard was "Gr-r-r-arrh-ow" pg. 139

Uses onomatopoeia, the word imitating the sound Uncle Andrew thought the animal made.

Answer 5

The Bible and The Epic Poem