An allusion is a figure of
speech that makes a reference to, or representation of, a place, event, literary work,
myth, or work of art, either directly or by implication. There are many found in the
text of To Kill a Mockingbird, and I have provided several examples
from Chapters 4-8.
- CHAPTER 4. There is an
allusion to the Rover Boys, a series of books for young readers of the 1930s; Hot
Steams, a type of ghostly apparition; and the L&N
Railroad. - CHAPTER 5. The World War I Battle of the Marne
is mentioned as is Confederate cavalry commander General Joe
Wheeler. - CHAPTER 8. The ancient Rosetta Stone is
referenced in relation to Mr. Avery; the Civil War surrender site of Appomattox is
mentioned; and another book series, Tom Swift, serves as an
allusion.
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