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.
Main Literary Source
- George Whetstone, Promos and Cassandra Parts 1 and 2 (1578)
Biblical Allusions
- Matthew 7:1-2 (Play's title)
- Ten Commandments (1.2)
Historical Figures
- St. Clare, the 13th century founder of the Franciscan "poor Clares" (1.4)