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Literary Devices
Definition of Allusion
In literature, an allusion is an unexplained reference to someone or something outside of the text. Writers commonly allude to other literary works, famous individuals, historical events, or philosophical ideas... read full definition
In literature, an allusion is an unexplained reference to someone or something outside of the text. Writers commonly allude to other literary works, famous individuals... read full definition
In literature, an allusion is an unexplained reference to someone or something outside of the text. Writers commonly allude to... read full definition
Key Examples in Bless Me, Ultima
Chapter 14 (Catorce)
Explanation and Analysis—Vengeance:
As Antonio dreams about Tenorio killing Narciso, the author uses a biblical allusion to Romans 12:19 to demonstrate his struggle with the morality of revenge. In his dream, as Antonio begs God not to listen to the Virgin of Guadalupe when she says she’ll forgive Narciso for his murder, God shouts:
[You] would also have her taint her hands with the blood of vengeance - Vengeance is mine!
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