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Many bible references. One specific is the "Gates of Heaven" joke
The Athens and Greece are well-known by having the mythology and because of that many allusion are created. Some of the allusions are alluding to Epimenides (Greek poet and seer) and allusions to Philomela (princess of Athens).
Some examples of allusions in literature include references to Greek mythology like the story of Achilles, Shakespearean plays like Romeo and Juliet, and biblical stories such as the tale of David and Goliath. These allusions add depth and meaning to the text by drawing on well-known cultural references.
"Some of the allusions in the book 'As Simple as Snow' include references to literary works like 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' and 'Moby-Dick,' as well as allusions to mythical and cultural symbols such as the labyrinth and the color red."
Some allusions in the book "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson include references to mythology (such as trees representing the protagonist's growth, similar to the myth of Persephone), literature (like "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne), and art (like Picasso's "Guernica" reflecting the protagonist's emotional turmoil). These allusions add depth to the story and help readers better understand the protagonist's struggles.
Its raining cats and dogs....i've taken a bigger bite then i can swallow...to be or not to be.
Some allusions in "The Mayor of Casterbridge" include references to Greek mythology, biblical stories, and Shakespearean plays. For example, the character of Michael Henchard can be seen as a modern-day King Lear from Shakespeare. Additionally, the themes of fate and destiny in the novel allude to the classical concept of the "wheel of fortune" in Greek mythology.
"Journey to the Center of the Earth" by Jules Verne contains allusions to various works of literature, mythology, and science. Some allusions include references to Homer's "Odyssey" with the character of Axel, a mention of Virgil's "Aeneid" with the character name Lidenbrock, and references to the theory of evolution by Charles Darwin. These allusions enhance the depth and complexity of the story.
In Act 5 of Hamlet, there are several allusions to classical mythology, such as references to Hercules and his labors. There are also allusions to biblical imagery, such as the comparison of Ophelia to a saint in her burial. Additionally, there are references to historical figures, like Julius Caesar, in the discussion of the grandeur of Alexander the Great.
Rod Stewart, Jimmy Carter, Michael Jackson, Nike, etc.
Certainly! "Watchmen" by Alan Moore is filled with allusions to various historical events and literary works. "Sandman" by Neil Gaiman also includes many allusions to mythology, literature, and popular culture. Additionally, "Maus" by Art Spiegelman features allusions to classic works of literature and historical events as it tells the story of the Holocaust.