Intro to Allusions

28 Pages·2016·4.09 MB·English

Allusions
DEFINITION,
EXPLANATION,
AND EXAMPLES
Allusions
(cid:1) Definition-a reference within a work to
something famous outside it, such as a
well-known person, place, event, story, or
work of art, literature, music, pop culture.
(cid:1) Purpose-Lets reader/viewer understand
new information, characters, plot, setting,
etc. by connecting it to something already
known.
Allusion “Problems”
Not to be confused with “ILLUSIONS”
(cid:1) In order to understand allusions, one must
have a good grasp on “well-known” works of
literature, art, music, pop culture, etc.
(cid:1) So, if one is not well-read, it will be difficult
to fully grasp why an author/writer/director
uses an allusion. This sometimes makes
them difficult for kids to grasp.
Allusion “Problems”
=
(cid:1) Allusions are NOT references to
someone/something only a small group of people
know.
(cid:1) So, you wouldn’t say, “Sally’s smile looked like my mom’s
smile.”
(cid:1) While this is a method of comparison, it is not to something
well-known (outside of your community).
Purpose of Allusions
(cid:1) Whenever you come across an allusion, stop and ask
yourself:
(cid:1) What does the writer want me to understand about this character,
setting, plot, etc. by connecting it to something with which I am
already familiar?
(cid:1) What is the author’s purpose in using this allusion?
(cid:2) To create the same feeling/mood as the original work?
(cid:2) For comedic effect?
(cid:2) To show character’s motives or traits?
Allusion Examples
(cid:1) Sally had a smile
rivaled only by that of
Mona Lisa.
the
(cid:1) Since everyone is
familiar with the
painting, they can
imagine Sally’s almost
expressionless smile.
(cid:1) What does this show
about Sally?
Allusion Example (Art to Film)
The makers of the Scream movie ALLUDED TO
Munch’s work of art “The Scream” in order to instill fear.
Allusions Example (Film to Film)
KARATE KID DISNEY’S HERCULES
Hercules ALLUDES TO Karate Kid when Hercules is training. Disney
uses this allusion so the viewer thinks of Karate Kid and how, after
training in the sunlight, Daniel wins the big match. The allusion is used to
FORESHADOW that Hercules will also be successful in his big fight.
Allusion Disney Example #1
(cid:1) Lady and the Tramp (cid:1) https://www.youtube.co
m/watch?v=gjseF82R7es
(cid:1) https://www.youtube.co
m/watch?v=1nWNXO3C
ZkU
(cid:1) The bird and the dog at
the noodles Lady and the
Tramp style.
Allusions Disney Example #2
https://www.youtube.com
/watch?v=hJ3lxzuI_sc
(cid:1) He told the whole story
staring down at his feet.
I could see his nose grow
longer with every
sentence.