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.
Historical References
- Shiloh, Tennessee, a Civil War battlefield is referenced throughout the story (2.22, 2.24, 5.19, 5.21, 5.23, 5.28,5.29, 5.30, 6.1, 6.11, 7.1, 7.7)
- Corinth, Tennessee, a Civil War battlefield near Shiloh (7.8, 7.10, 7.30)
- General Grant, Union General in the Civil War (7.30)
Pop Culture References
- Wonder Woman (originally a comic book character) (1.1)
- Donahue (The Phil Donahue Show) (1.9)
- Star Trek (2.16)
- Dr. Strangelove (2.10, 2.11)
- Lover Come Back (2.10)
- "Chopsticks" (1.11)
- "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" (1.16)
- "I'll Be Back" (1.16)
- "Sunshine Superman" (3.10)
- "Who'll Be the Next in Line?" (3.14)