Example Of Historical Allusion

In this picture, Robert Ariail uses historical allusion to portray the effect that pioneers had on America and Native Americans. In the art, there are British people coming toward land on a small boat while there are Native Americans hiding behind a bush saying “I say let them in… what’s the worst that could happen.” This art is an allusion because that is exactly what Native Americans thought at first when pilgrims came to the New World. They didn’t take them seriously or thought that they would bring much damage to them. Instead, they let them stay which led to the death of many Indians and many tribes fleeing from their homes. This picture also connects with the theme because when someone looks at this, they might not understand what it’s