Allusion

Defined as a reference to a well-known person, event, place or literary work.

Additionally you were told that ALLUSIONS allow the writer to express complex thoughts or feelings without saying them in a straight forward manner.

Allusion: Act I Scene VI of POTOPANDORA: • The first woman created by the Greek gods• Each god gave her unique gifts• She was sent to Earth with a jar or box but was

told NOT to open it; • however, she DID open it and when she did, she

released all sorts of evils upon mankind.• Christine is like Pandora because her curiosity

will get the best of her!

Allusion: Act I Scene VI of POTODELILAH: • From the biblical story Samson and Delilah• Samson was the strongest man in the world, and

his enemies the Philistines wanted to destroy him.• Samson loved a Philistine woman—Delilah—who

covertly tried to find the secret to Samson’s strength.

• Christine is like Delilah because she is trying to figure out the secret behind the Phantom’s mask.