When authors refer to other great works, people, and events, it’s usually not accidental. Put on your super-sleuth hat and figure out why.
Literary and Philosophical References
- Rudyard Kipling, The Jungle Book (title)
- Dr. Seuss, The Cat in the Hat (2.17)
- Victor Hugo (3.164)
- Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe (6.4, 6.25, 6.219)
Historical References
- The Duke of Westminster (3.throughout)
- The Bishop of Bath and Wells (3.throughout)
- The 33rd President of the United States, Harry Truman (3.throughout)
- Guy Fawkes Night