Both Biblical and mythological allusions conveyed through the enigmatic character of Prince Hamlet, leave puissant impression on the reader. ... Allusions do not only elucidate relations or approach, but also portray the emotional levels. Initial episode, when Hamlet gets serious emotional shock is instantly followed by an allusion: "My fate cries out, And makes each petty artery in this body As hardy as the Nemean lion's nerve.... It is even more surprising, that William Shakespeare is not only drawing parallels to mythology, but also biblical personages and events. Audience, first...

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In "Desire Under the Elms", by Eugene O"Neill, many uses of both biblical and mythological allusions can be seen. ... The last allusion is a mythological one instead of a biblical one. ... Eugene O"Neill's usage of biblical and mythological allusion in "Desire Under the Elms" is very important to the play. The allusions add depth to the plot and also make the play more interesting. The two biblical allusions helped develop the character of Cabot. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Another literary technique is an allusion to classical mythology, when it refers to the nine muses' which are the daughters of Zeus. ... Another allusion is to the Biblical stories of Adam and Eve, his consort', and of how the world was created. ...

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Moreover, the abundant and frequent allusions to classical mythology and literature, to Biblical mythology to contemporary literatures, frequent Latinism and inversions, and above all the frequent use of Homeric similes, idioms of the other tongue, all contribute to the sublimity and grandeur of Milton's style. ... Though certain objection have been raised against it, such as lack of war, unhappy ending, having only two human characters; others heavenly machinery, the introduction of allegorical persons like sin and death, the frequent allusions to heathen mythological figures which are i...

• Word Count: 1662
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• Grade Level: High School