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 Religious References
- Paul Laurence Dunbar, "We Wear the Mask" (14.3)
- Hades/ Pluto (2.52)
- Satan (5.72)
- Hymn 285 (10.62)
- Hymn 471 (10.80)
- Jesus (10.88)
Historical References
- The Underground Railroad (throughout)
- Elijah Anderson (1.11)
- The Civil War (1.68)
- French Renaissance (14.9)