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Allusions Project

Allusions Project. By: Madison Wells. Meander. Category - Historical Original Source and Summary - The allusion refers to a meander, which is formed when moving water in a stream erodes the banks and widens it course.

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Allusions Project

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  1. Allusions Project By: Madison Wells

  2. Meander • Category- Historical • Original Source and Summary- The allusion refers to a meander, which is formed when moving water in a stream erodes the banks and widens it course. • Original Source citation- “Meander.” Wikipedia: the free encyclopedia. 15 June 2013. Web. 25 Oct. 2013 • Secondary source and summary (Lit.)- Meander: East to West along a Turkish River By Jeremy Seal. This book was written by Jeremy Seal based on his actual experience while journeying the course of the river. • Second Source Citation- Jeremy Seal. “Meander: East to West Along a Turkish River.” theguardian. 6 July 2012. Web. 28 Oct. 2013.

  3. Meander Continued • Secondary source and summary (Other)- Meander is a home designed by Alan and Mairin Hope. It’s located on a quiet road off a fairly quiet road in Foxrock, but between the mature trees and the idyllic sense of home, Meander seems like it could be anywhere. • Secondary Source Citation- Lisa Cassidy. “Meander Foxrock, Co. Dublin.” BUILTDUBLIN. 3 Nov. 2013. • Effect/Insight- Through the book written by Jeremy Seal and the house built in Dublin, individuals can read and gain knowledge about what a meander is in nature and what it can be referenced to in everyday life.

  4. Zeus • Category- Mythological • Original Source and Summary- The allusion refers to Zeus, who is the “Father of Gods and men.” He rules the Olympians of Mount Olympus. He is the god of sky and thunder in Greek mythology. • Original Source Citation- “Zeus.” Wikipedia: the free encyclopedia. 30 Oct. 2013. Web. 3 Nov. 2013. • Secondary Source and Summary ( Lit.)- Zeus, Hera and Why the River Inachos in Arcadia is Dry. This story explains the background to Zeus’s love life. It tells the tale of Hera, a Goddess Zeus loved, but never pursued. Zeus would not marry her. Instead, he married numerous mortals which infuriated Hera. In return, Hera tormented Zeus’s wives and children. Zeus did his best to protect them and in return for his actions, the river Inachos has been dry ever since. • Secondary Source Citation- “Zeus, Hera and Why the River Inachos in Arcadia is Dry.” ThinkQuest. 3 Nov. 2013.

  5. Zeus Continued • Secondary Source and Summary (Other)- The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC is based on the Monument to Zeus in ancient Greece. • Secondary Source Citation- “Allusions of Zeus.” Answers. 3 Nov. 2013. • Effect/Insight- These references help show how powerful and important Zeus was in Greek Mythology. Through his strength with the lightening bolt and his noble personality, individuals realize that if something is referenced to Zeus, it must be important.

  6. Walter Mitty • Category- Literary • Original Source and Summary- The allusion refers toThe Secret Life of Walter Mitty, a short story by James Thurber. This story deals with a vague and mild-mannered man who drives to Connecticut with his wife for their regular weekly shopping and his wife's visit to the beauty parlor. During this time he has five heroic daydream episodes. Walter Mitty spends more time in these daydreams than paying attention to the real world. • Original Source Citation- “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.” Wikipedia: the free encyclopedia. 28 Oct. 2013. Web. 3 Nov. 2013.

  7. Walter Mitty Continued • Secondary Source and Summary (Other)- In 2003, Tom Kelly, a spokesman for British prime minister Tony Blair, publicly apologized for referring to David Kelly as "a Walter Mitty character" during a private discussion with a journalist. • Secondary Source Citation- “Walter Mitty.” Wikipedia: the free encyclopedia. 31 Oct. 2013. Web. 3 Nov. 2013. • Secondary Source and Summary (Movie)-The Secret Life of Walter Mitty was made into a 1947 movie, with Danny Kaye in the title role. However, the movie is very different from the original story.Thurber, original author, was repeatedly consulted about the film's script, but his suggestions were largely ignored by producer Samuel Goldwyn, who had the writers alter the original story to showcase Kaye's talents • Secondary Source Citation- “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.” Wikipedia: the free encyclopedia. 28 Oct. 2013. Web. 3 Nov. 2013.

  8. Walter Mitty Continued • Effect/Insight- Through the short story written by James Thurber and the smart alec comments made by Tom Kelly, individuals can infer that being called a “Walter Mitty” is not a compliment. Through these references the real meaning of “Walter Mitty” is revealed.

  9. Plague 8: Locust • Category- Biblical • Original Source and Summary- The allusion refers to the book Exodus 10:4 “If you refuse to let them go, I will bring locusts into your country tomorrow. 10:5 They will cover the face of the ground so that it cannot be seen. They will devour what little you have left after the hail, including every tree that is growing in your fields.” • Original Source Citation- Moses. “The Plague of Locusts.” Old Testament/NIV Bible. Aug.1983. Bible. 5 Nov. 2013.

  10. Plague 8: Locust Continued • Secondary Source and Summary (Lit.)-Let My People Go!, by Tilda Balsley is a secondary source to the eighth Plague that tormented Egypt. This book explains the Passover story in a creative rendition of the Ten Plagues. “Everyone can take part as Moses implores Pharaoh to "Let My People Go!””. Let My People Go! explores the ten plagues visited upon Egypt as a result of Pharaoh’s hardened heart and intransigence. • Secondary Source Citation- Tilda Balsley. “Let My People Go!.” Barnes & Noble. 5 Nov. 2013. • Secondary Source and Summary (Other)- The Prince of Egypt is a 1998 American epic animated musical semi-historical drama film and the first traditionally animated film produced and released by DreamWorks Animation. The film is an adaptation of the Book of Exodus and follows Moses’ life from being a prince of Egypt to his ultimate destiny to lead the children of Israel out of Egypt. This film shows how the eighth Plague affected Egypt. • Secondary Source Citation- “The Prince of Egypt.”Wikipedia: the free encyclopedia.2 Nov. 2013. Web. 5 Nov. 2013.

  11. Plague 8: Locust Continued • Effect/Insight- Through the children's story Let My People Go! and the movie The Prince of Egypt, readers can gain knowledge about the intensity of the Plagues and the effects of the Plagues on Egypt and the Egyptians.

  12. The Starry Night • Category-The Arts • Original Source and Summary- The Starry Night is a painting by the Dutch post-impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh. Painted in June 1889, it depicts the view outside of his sanitarium room window at Saint Remy-de-Provence (located in southern France) at night, although it was painted from memory during the day. • Original Source Citation- “The Starry Night.” Wikipedia: the free encyclopedia. 5 Nov. 2013. Web. 5 Nov. 2013.

  13. The Starry Night Continued • Secondary Source and Summary (Lit.)- Simon Singh references Starry Night in his book Big Bang. He says that Starry Night has striking similarities to a sketch of the Whirlpool Galaxy, drawn by Lord Rosse 44 years before Van Gogh's work. • Secondary Source Citation- “The Starry Night.” Wikipedia: the free encyclopedia. 5 Nov. 2013. Web. 5 Nov. 2013. • Secondary Source and Summary (Poem)- Tupac Shakur wrote a poem called Starry Night in dedication to Van Gogh and his work. • Secondary Source Citation- “Cultural dedications of Vincent van Gogh.” Wikipedia: the free encyclopedia. 21 July 2013. Web. 5 Nov. 2013.

  14. The Starry Night Continued • Effect/Insight- By examining Lord Rosse’s sketch and reading Tupac’s poem, individuals are able to interpret these works into whatever they feel the painting represents.

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