Essay on IRP Notes Package: Allusion, Symbolism, and Motifs

He quotes or cites text from 45 works by 36 authors as evidence for his claims. It can be observed that this textual evidence has neither been directly extracted from, nor been Haase’s interpretations of, fairy tales. He gives the example of various “contemporary literary version[s] of ‘Little Red Riding Hood’” (362), in lieu of using his own interpretations of the original story. By making sure that he does not impose his own interpretations of fairy tales on the readers, he saves his essay from falling into duplicitous hypocrisy, and maintains the crux of his argument, which is to allow “both adults and children to assert their own proprietary rights to meaning” (363). Nevertheless, the various citations do not always blend seamlessly together, and this leads to certain disharmonious vagaries in the essay, which when read with some attention, reveal themselves to be a somewhat convoluted web of contradictions and conflicts with regard to the views expressed by the author. This can be discerned when Haase takes a critical view on the nationalistic claims of fairy tales, suggesting that they lead to the development of stereotypical images of the identity of the people who belong to the nation claiming ownership, defining explicitly the stereotypical German image: “such social characteristics as

1981. The meaning of some literary works is often enhanced by sustained allusion to myths, the Bible, or other works of literature. Select a literary work that makes use of such a sustained reference. Then write a well-organized essay in which you explain the allusion that predominates in the work and analyze how it enhances the work's meaning.

The lack of respect given to the indigenous women in the European families is the main difference between the two family structures. Within indigenous families, everyone lived together and respected each other. In European families, the indigenous women were not consulted on family decisions regarding their children. In Mistress Madeleine, Madeleine is not respected when her “husband” brings back a legal European wife. Madeleine maintains her independence when her

Imagine yourself shipwrecked upon an uninhabited island. The experience of being stranded will cause you to pose many questions, with the possibility of only one of those questions to being answered. One answered question is: what is the purpose of literature? Northrop Frye, within “Motive for Metaphor”, uses the analogy of being within an uninhabited island to examines the purpose of literature by connecting it to the purposes of language and their use within the different worlds and levels of the mind Frye sees present.

Being a Native American woman during the period of European conquest came with many hardships. One of these hardships resulting in perceived inferiority, is the subjection to rape and other degrading and violent actions. Michele de Cuneo describes the violence he inflicts on the Carib women in his letter by stating, “I took a rope and thrashed her well” (Cuneo 1). Furthermore, he asserts, “Finally we came to an agreement…” (1). As the letter progresses, it becomes apparent that the Native American woman is in pain, can no longer fight to protect herself, and the actions between them are not consensual. The way that Cuneo so freely describes his experience with the Native American woman validates the idea that he finds his unjust actions exciting and he gathers feelings of pride from them. In fact, Roger Bartra in his article “A la Chingada,” emphasizes that men specifically choose untouched women to rape so that they feel “perpetually guilty” and if she is consensual the rape is not as enjoyable (Bartra 161-162). From the ideas of rape produced by Cuneo and Bartra it can be concluded that

Allusion can be described as “a literary device that indirectly refers to a past literary work, historical circumstance, or other cultural or geographic reference point…[to] help readers make connections between concepts in a body of work...authors assume that their readers have enough knowledge of a specific allusion to make the intended connection”(Lundin, 1). His first reference is to “A Modest Proposal” by Jonathan Swift; Baron uses this to allow his readers to understand that his proposal will be satirical.  Baron alludes to the Garden of Eden twice throughout his proposal; both times are to make the parallel between temptations in the Bible and the temptations of Americans. Historical figures that Baron mentioned throughout his work were Roger Sherman, Ross Perot, and William F. Buckley Jr. whom are all political figures that allow Baron’s audience of legislatures to further understand the context of his proposal. Events in history added by the author include Hastings, World War I and II, the American Revolution, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Prohibition. Each of the events he references add context of time period and conflicts that may or already have arisen from the problems that Baron is addressing. In order for his audience to understand the circumstances concerning his proposal, Baron used allusion

Authors, such as Upton Sinclair, incorporate allusions in their books to refer to other great works, people, and events. However, in the book The Jungle, biblical allusions are mixed in throughout the story. These allusions are used to fuse the story with references from the Bible; however, it’s extremely important to understand the literature of the fairy tails and short stories attached. With that in mind, we use these biblical excerpts and allusions in How to Read Like a Professor, such as the story of the Garden of Eden, and the story of Noah to enrich our perception on the sole idea of how biblical allusions can deepen our understanding of The Jungle.

In, A Severe and Proud Dame She Was, Mary Rowlandson recounts the treatment she received as prisoner of war from Natives in the Wampanoags and Nipmuck tribes written in her perspective. In 1675, Mary Rowlandson found herself and children held captive in the hands of Massachusetts Native Americans. Mary writes with a bias that seems to paint the Native Americans as a species different than her own, but her tone suggests she tried her best to understand their tribe. The purpose of this article appears to be written with the intent of persuading the masses on account of personal experience; that is the interaction among Natives and their customs to be seen in a light of hypocritical behavior. Through the lens of the captured author, she details the experience of her captivity with merciful gestures on the Native’s behalf, despite them keeping her for ransom. Rowlandson suggests traditional Native warfare surrounds a central recurring theme of manipulating mind-games; psychological warfare.

When reading literature we often attempt to use particular threads of thought or lenses of critique to gain entry into the implied historic or legendary nature of literature. To accurately process a tale in the light in which it is presented, we have to consider the text from multiple viewpoints. We must take into consideration intentional and affective fallacies and the socioeconomic circumstances of the presenter/author/narrator. We also have to consider how our personal experience creates bias by placing the elements of the story into the web of relationships that we use to interpret the external world. There also is the need to factor in other external pressures, from societal norms, cultural ideals, and psychological themes, and how

She also talks about the Native feminist ethics, which brings understanding of the cultural perspectives of leadership under the spotlight. In this respect, I think understanding of Native women’s traditional gender functions, roles and responsibilities is crucial in perceiving Indigenous feminism. This is because I think in many tribal societies such as the Pashtun tribal societies in the northwestern FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas) perceive gender roles and responsibilities as complementary. The FATA areas and the colonial government system were creation of the British colonizers. This example is very much relevant to the case of Native societies that were/are colonized in North America because the British colonial rulers applied the similar methods to control and regulate Pashtun tribes in the FATA areas. In comparison to the CFR Courts to implement the Code of Indian Offences in Canada, the colonizers introduced and enforced the FCR (Frontier Crimes Regulations) in the FATA areas on the Pakistani side of the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan. In this colonial structure, the Political Agent system implemented the FCR in which, for example, because of one tribal individual the entire tribe was punished. Unfortunately, the FCR is still very much alive and is being used the way many colonial laws are currently implemented in Canada and

Context affects ideas and the way ideas are portrayed in text. The parallels seen between the contexts of the two texts causes both to contain ideas about similar themes, including the progression of society, and man’s place in

In life and in literary text hidden meanings are quite common. There is basic level of understanding by the majority and a concealed meaning that requires a deeper level of critical thinking and analysis. Terrance Hayes provides a “poetic style that resist style” which proves hard to interpret, but I conclude he provides a common theme many might mistake for just an element of poetry (Fabu 1). A common theme present within two of his poems “Lighthead’s Guide to Galaxy” and “Antebellum House Party” as well as ”Mausoleum” from his signature book Wind in a Box is the idea of symbolism and underlying meanings within itself and how individuals tend to look for something more in things even in life instead of being as it is.

Although some readers might think Margaret Laurence's short story “The Loons” is about the naivety of a young girl named Vanessa who spent her days fantasizing about native american culture, it is in fact about the adversity an individual faces when presented with a lack of belonging. Laurence employs this idea through the loss and mourning of her two main characters. Through Vanessa McLeod and Piquette Tonnerres she shows how one individual’s perpetual need of belonging influences the others ulterior reality. She does this to showcase the disastrous effects of a dominant society on the prior inhabitants of the land and how it relates to a feeling loss and mourning.

Allusions aptly incorporated lend a rich penumbra of meaning and significance to the use of only few words. Granted, the average and even the above average reader will need footnotes to know the situation of Guido da Montefeltro, to understand the prefatory Italian of the poem, and to sort out which biblical Lazarus Eliot alludes to. Less demanding are the references to Shakespeare, Marvell, and Michelangelo. But recognition of allusions brings delight and a sense of intimate understanding between reader and author.

In Peter Paul Rubens's The Rape of the Daughters of Leuppicus, he captures the story of two brothers, the mortal Castor and the immortal Pollux, who kidnap the sisters Phoebe and Hilaeira who are the daughters of Leucippus. Castor, the horse-tamer, is recognizable from his armor while Pollux is recognizable from his bare and free upper body. They are also distinguished by their horses. Castor's is well-behaved and supported by a putto with black wings while Pollux's horse is rearing with an unrecognizable putto.