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 Mythological References
- The Waterbabies (23.12)
- Lewis Carroll, "The Walrus and the Carpenter" (26.10)
- Cleopatra (32.3)
- Minerva is the Roman equivalent of the Greek Athena. (33.1)
- Rip Van Winkle (38.5)
Pop Culture References
- Tarzan (9.5)
- Avon (10.2)
- The song Marin sings is "Apple Peaches Pumpkin Pie" by Jay and the Techniques. It was a hit in 1967. (10.3)
- Cinderella (17.7)
- 300 Spartans (18.4)
- Joan Crawford (23.1)
- Wonder Woman (23.10)
- The Beatles (23.10)
- Marilyn Monroe (23.10)
- Bugs Bunny (24.1)
- Marlon Brando (26.6)
- Madame Butterfly (36.3)