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
- Juliet from Romeo and Juliet (20.13)
- Micah from the Bible (27.9)
- Psalms 104:15-16 from the Bible (27.12)
- Romeo from Romeo and Juliet (27.35)
Historical References
- Emma Lazarus, "The New Colossus," poem on the Statue of Liberty (22.38)
Pop Culture References
- "Amazing Grace" (23.21)