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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
Chapter 7: María Teresa, 1953 to 1958
Explanation and Analysis—Mate, Minerva, and Martí:
Chapter 7 contains two back-to-back allusions to the poet José Martí, first one by Mate and then a retort made by Minerva:
And so it is of human life the goal / to seek, forever seek, the kindred soul. [...] May the limitations of love not cast a spell / On the serious ambitions of my mind.
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Chapter 8: Patria, 1959
Explanation and Analysis—Like Herod in Judea:
In Chapter 8, Patria describes why seminary is the safest place for her son with a simile and allusion to the Gospel of Matthew:
Unlock with LitCharts A+Johnny Abbes and his SIM were dragging young men off the streets, and farms, and from offices, like Herod the boy babies in all of Judea.
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