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Allusions are indirect references within a work to people, places, events, or other works of art, literature, or pop culture. The purpose of allusions is to help the reader understand new elements in a story by connecting them to something already familiar. However, allusions only work if the reader is already familiar with the outside work being referenced. Some common works that are frequently alluded to include the Bible, Shakespeare, and Greek/Roman mythology. Examples of allusions provided in the document include references from The Shining, Karate Kid, Of Mice and Men, and mythology.

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Definition, Explanation, and Examples Allusions
Allusions Definition-a reference within a work to something famous outside it, such as a well-known person, place, event, story, or work of art, literature, music, pop culture. Type of metaphor Purpose-Lets reader/viewer understand new information, characters, plot, setting, etc. by connecting it to something already known.
Allusion Problems Not to be confused with ILLUSIONS In order to understand allusions, one must have a good grasp on well-known works of literature, art, music, pop culture, etc. So, if one is not well-read, it will be difficult to fully grasp why an author/writer/director uses an allusion. This is sometimes difficult for high school students. Allusions are NOT references to someone/something only a small group of people know. So, dont say,Sallys smile looked like my moms smile. While this is a method of comparison, it is not to something well-known (outside of your community).
Purpose of Allusions Whenever you come across an allusion, stop and ask yourself: What does the writer want me to understand about this character, setting, plot, etc. by connecting it to something with which I am already familiar? What is the authors purpose in using this allusion? To create the same feeling/mood as the original work? For comedic effect? To show characters motives or traits? Brainstorm with your elbow partner other reasons authors might use an allusion.
Sally had a smile that rivaled that of the Mona Lisa. Since everyone is familiar with the painting, they can imagine what Sallys smile looks like. Allusion Example
Allusion Example The makers of the Scream movie ALLUDED TO Munchs work of art The Scream in order to instill fear.
Danny writes REDRUM on the door at first. Mirror reflection shows Redrum which spells Murder backwards FAMILY GUY THE SHINING Allusion Example
Family Guy/The Shining Allusion Explanation The makers of Family Guy make Stewies blocks say REDRUM as anALLUSIONTO The Shining. They use this allusion because they know their audience will likely be familiar with The Shining, so they will understand the message that Stewie is obsessed with murder. REDRUM=MURDER backwards.as reflected in the mirror in The Shining. This allusion helps the viewer gain a deeper understanding of Stewies charactera matricidal maniac!
KARATE KID DISNEYS HERCULES Hercules ALLUDES TO Karate Kid when Hercules is training. Disney uses this allusion so the viewer thinks of Karate Kid and how, after training in the sunlight, Daniel wins the big match. The allusion is used to FORESHADOW that Hercules will also be successful in his big fight. Allusion Example
Allusion Example John Steinbecks Of Mice and Men book title alludes to Robert Burns poem To a Mouse Burns poem lines: The best laid schemes of mice and men often go awry (Standard EnglishVersion) Reason for allusion: Steinbeck is trying to send the message, through his title, that things will not go as the characters planned. It foreshadows a not-so- happy ending in which dreams are dashed.
Allusion Example Peter Pan (RobinWilliams) says,What is this, some sort of the Lord of the Flies Pre- school? Allusion Explanation: The land is run by kids They are savages with no adult influence They have been abandoned without adult supervision
The Bible Shakespeare Greek/Roman Mythology So, what does that tell you? ---You are expected to be well-read in order to understand many allusions! The three most popularly alluded to works are:
Biblical Allusion Example Ken Keseys One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest R.P. McMurphy is seen as a Christ figure because Kesey refers to: 12 men go on a fishing trip (12 disciples as fishers of men) ElectroshockTherapy=Crown ofThorns ElectroshockTherapy body placement mimics that of Jesus on the cross McMurphy suffers so the rest of the men can prevail
Et tu, Brute Latin for And you, Brutus Said by Julius Caesar in Shakespeares play when he is about to die and realizes Brutus has betrayed him. Used when people want to get the message across that someone has betrayed them Another common betrayal allusion is to Judas Iscariotthe Biblical figure who betrayed Jesus with the kiss of death (another allusive phrase!) In the scene in Aladdin where Genie is trying to make Aladdin a prince, he opens his recipe book. After the crab bites him, a robed hand comes out of the book, to which Genie says, Et tu, Brute? indicating that the recipe book has betrayed him, also, along with the crab. The purpose in this case, of course, is for comedic effect. Shakespeare Allusion Example
Achilles Heel WhenAchilles was a baby, it was foretold that he would die in battle from an arrow. Naturally, his motherThetis did not want her son to die. So she took Achilles to a magical river which was supposed to offer powers of invincibility and dipped his body into the water. But asThetis had heldAchilles by the heel, his heel was not washed over by the water of the magical river.Achilles grew up to be a man of war who survived many great battles. But one day, an arrow shot at him was lodged in his heel, killing him instantly.YetAchilles is remembered as one of the greatest fighters who ever lived. When someone wants to discuss ones weak point, s/he will refer to it as his/her Achilles Heel, meaning that they are strong in all areas except for that one tiny spot. Mythology Allusion Example

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  • 2. Allusions Definition-a reference within a work to something famous outside it, such as a well-known person, place, event, story, or work of art, literature, music, pop culture. Type of metaphor Purpose-Lets reader/viewer understand new information, characters, plot, setting, etc. by connecting it to something already known.
  • 3. Allusion Problems Not to be confused with ILLUSIONS In order to understand allusions, one must have a good grasp on well-known works of literature, art, music, pop culture, etc. So, if one is not well-read, it will be difficult to fully grasp why an author/writer/director uses an allusion. This is sometimes difficult for high school students. Allusions are NOT references to someone/something only a small group of people know. So, dont say,Sallys smile looked like my moms smile. While this is a method of comparison, it is not to something well-known (outside of your community).
  • 4. Purpose of Allusions Whenever you come across an allusion, stop and ask yourself: What does the writer want me to understand about this character, setting, plot, etc. by connecting it to something with which I am already familiar? What is the authors purpose in using this allusion? To create the same feeling/mood as the original work? For comedic effect? To show characters motives or traits? Brainstorm with your elbow partner other reasons authors might use an allusion.
  • 5. Sally had a smile that rivaled that of the Mona Lisa. Since everyone is familiar with the painting, they can imagine what Sallys smile looks like. Allusion Example
  • 6. Allusion Example The makers of the Scream movie ALLUDED TO Munchs work of art The Scream in order to instill fear.
  • 7. Danny writes REDRUM on the door at first. Mirror reflection shows Redrum which spells Murder backwards FAMILY GUY THE SHINING Allusion Example
  • 8. Family Guy/The Shining Allusion Explanation The makers of Family Guy make Stewies blocks say REDRUM as anALLUSIONTO The Shining. They use this allusion because they know their audience will likely be familiar with The Shining, so they will understand the message that Stewie is obsessed with murder. REDRUM=MURDER backwards.as reflected in the mirror in The Shining. This allusion helps the viewer gain a deeper understanding of Stewies charactera matricidal maniac!
  • 9. KARATE KID DISNEYS HERCULES Hercules ALLUDES TO Karate Kid when Hercules is training. Disney uses this allusion so the viewer thinks of Karate Kid and how, after training in the sunlight, Daniel wins the big match. The allusion is used to FORESHADOW that Hercules will also be successful in his big fight. Allusion Example
  • 10. Allusion Example John Steinbecks Of Mice and Men book title alludes to Robert Burns poem To a Mouse Burns poem lines: The best laid schemes of mice and men often go awry (Standard EnglishVersion) Reason for allusion: Steinbeck is trying to send the message, through his title, that things will not go as the characters planned. It foreshadows a not-so- happy ending in which dreams are dashed.
  • 11. Allusion Example Peter Pan (RobinWilliams) says,What is this, some sort of the Lord of the Flies Pre- school? Allusion Explanation: The land is run by kids They are savages with no adult influence They have been abandoned without adult supervision
  • 12. The Bible Shakespeare Greek/Roman Mythology So, what does that tell you? ---You are expected to be well-read in order to understand many allusions! The three most popularly alluded to works are:
  • 13. Biblical Allusion Example Ken Keseys One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest R.P. McMurphy is seen as a Christ figure because Kesey refers to: 12 men go on a fishing trip (12 disciples as fishers of men) ElectroshockTherapy=Crown ofThorns ElectroshockTherapy body placement mimics that of Jesus on the cross McMurphy suffers so the rest of the men can prevail
  • 14. Et tu, Brute Latin for And you, Brutus Said by Julius Caesar in Shakespeares play when he is about to die and realizes Brutus has betrayed him. Used when people want to get the message across that someone has betrayed them Another common betrayal allusion is to Judas Iscariotthe Biblical figure who betrayed Jesus with the kiss of death (another allusive phrase!) In the scene in Aladdin where Genie is trying to make Aladdin a prince, he opens his recipe book. After the crab bites him, a robed hand comes out of the book, to which Genie says, Et tu, Brute? indicating that the recipe book has betrayed him, also, along with the crab. The purpose in this case, of course, is for comedic effect. Shakespeare Allusion Example
  • 15. Achilles Heel WhenAchilles was a baby, it was foretold that he would die in battle from an arrow. Naturally, his motherThetis did not want her son to die. So she took Achilles to a magical river which was supposed to offer powers of invincibility and dipped his body into the water. But asThetis had heldAchilles by the heel, his heel was not washed over by the water of the magical river.Achilles grew up to be a man of war who survived many great battles. But one day, an arrow shot at him was lodged in his heel, killing him instantly.YetAchilles is remembered as one of the greatest fighters who ever lived. When someone wants to discuss ones weak point, s/he will refer to it as his/her Achilles Heel, meaning that they are strong in all areas except for that one tiny spot. Mythology Allusion Example