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
- William Wordsworth (Epi.2)
- Jesus Christ (20.42)
- Alphonse de Lamartine (22.3)
Historical References
- Toussaint l'Ouverture
- Christopher Columbus (1.85)
- Jean-Jacques Rousseau (2.17)
- Guillaume Thomas Raynal (2.18)
- Napoleon Bonaparte (20.6, 20.9; 21.62)
Pop Culture References
- Notorious B.I.G. (7.1, 7.3; 15.29)
- Tupac (7.4)