We have changed our privacy policy. In addition, we use cookies on our website for various purposes. By continuing on our website, you consent to our use of cookies. You can learn about our practices by reading our privacy policy.

Annie John Allusions & Cultural References

When authors refer to other great works, people, and events, it’s usually not accidental. Put on your super-sleuth hat and figure out why.

Literary and Philosophical References

  • William Shakespeare, The Tempest (3.7)
  • Enid Blyton (3.22)
  • John Milton, Paradise Lost (5.9)
  • Roman Britain (5.2)
  • Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre (6.9)
  • Thomas Cooke, A History of the West Indies (5.3)

Historical References

  • Queen Victoria (5.5)
  • Slavery (5.5) 
  • Colonialism (Throughout)
  • Christopher Columbus's "Discovery" of the Americas (5)