Biblical Allusions

Allusion-(noun) an implied or indirect reference to another literary work or event in history in literature. [Webster's Collegiate]

Two basic sources from which writers, especially poets, draw allusions and metaphors are the Bible and the ancient classical writings (mainly Greek and Roman). Knowledge of the characters and stories contained in the Bible and in the body of myths and legends will add appreciably to the enjoyment of good literature of all kinds. From the very beginning of the literary canon, writers have borrowed characters, plots, and themes from these sources.


Requirements:

Every week you are required to read the assigned literary work. On Friday, you will submit documentation of your reading that contains the following:

* Name of story and Source (King James Version as the primary source)
* Your work must be handwritten in blue or black ink
* 150 word summary of the story
* A 50-word commentary on sources of conflict (plot) and their significance