Tuesday, October 7, 2014

What is an example of allusion in To Kill a Mockingbird in Chapters 4-8?

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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