Examples Of Allusions In Literature

Before this course I looked at literature as a story simply meant to be read, something that took you to another world. Now I see it as more then that. I see that each book is a mystery that I must solve. Throughout the story authors leave clues that if you figure them out, you unlock a deeper meaning behind the story. From foreshadowing to similes and metaphors I have unlocked a deeper appreciation for the literature I read. The two examples I would like to dive into are allusions and irony.
An allusion is, as stated in the webster dictionary; an implied or indirect reference. The use of allusions in literature add a whole new layer to the story, character, etc. Allusions are meant to bring up memories in your mind, and then have you connect