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AllusionsMuch of the references that are veiled by knowledgeable writers come in the

form of an allusion. Sometimes allusions can trick novice readers because the writeris making a reference to something he/she assumes the reader has familiarity. It islike making a reference to McLovin from Superbadand your reader notunderstanding it because the reader hasnt seen the movie. Writers craft their works

for THEIR contemporaries, not necessarily you. You must become aware of an everexpanding list of references writers have made throughout time. You will be givenfour (4) allusions you should read about after class during each week.Requirements:

Name of the story Source (Biblical, Greek, Roman provide the MLA citation on a properly

formatted Works Cited page at the end of your five summaries.

200 word summary of the story in your own words. Include all relevant details(people, places and things).

Draw apt connections to other pieces of literature or other genres whereappropriate.

A= An awesome summary! Filled with thoughtful commentary using extensiveevidence. Satisfies all the requirements and more. You really taught me something

about this piece.B= A good card. Satisfies all the requirements. Effective and thoughtful analysis ofplot. Responsible commentary of the piece.C= A fair card. Thin on word requirements. Oversimplified analysis and commentaryof the piece.D= A poor card. Shows lack of effort and thought. A lazy cardF= Fails to meet basic requirements &/or has no Works Cited Page AND/OR no

parenthetical citations. Both are required!

Week One

Genesis

The Tower of Babel

Destruction of Sodom

Greek & Roman

Cupid and Psyche

Orpheus and Eurydice

Pygmalion and GalateaWeek Two

Genesiso Abraham and Isaac

o Jacobs Dream

Greek and Roman

Daphne and the laurelwreath

The Amazons

Echo and NarcissusWeek Three

Genesiso Jacob & Esau

o Rachel and Leah

Greek and Romano Jason and the Golden

Fleece

o Atlas and his Burden

Week Four

Genesiso

Joseph and his Brotherso Joseph in Egypt

Greek and Romano Paris and the Golden

Appleo Hera and Io

o Baucis and Philemon

Week Five

Genesiso Marriage of Isaac

Ruth

Greek and Romano Arachne and Athena

o Adonis and Aphroditeo Dido and Aeneas

Week Six

Samuelo Absaloms Rebellion

o David and Johnathon

o David and Bath-Sheba

Greek and Romano Perseus and Andromeda

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o Daedalus and Icarus

Week Seven

Kingso Solomans Wisdom

o Solomans Temple

o The Queen of Sheba

Greek and Romano Midas and his Golden

TouchWeek Eight

Job

Greek and Romano The Twelve Labors of

Herculeso Bellerophon and

Pegasuso Apollo and Cassandra

o Castor and Pollux