Biblical allusions from "summary" of A Study Guide for Nathaniel Hawthorne's Young Goodman Brown by Gale, Cengage Learning
A Biblical allusion is a reference to a character, event, or phrase from the Bible that often serves as an illustration to a story. It is a common literary device used by many authors to make a connection between their narratives and the timeless stories of the Bible.- Biblical allusions are references to people, events or stories from the Bible which can be found in various literary texts. These allusions can add depth and richness to a story and shed light on characters' personalities and motivations.
- Authoring with religious imagery and themes allows authors to compare their characters to those in the Bible to develop them in comparison to an accepted set of values and character traits.
- From Old Testament Adam and Eve eating the forbidden apple, to Revelation 22:17, “Let him that is thirsty come,” these allusions provide much more than surface meaning. Lack of knowledge of substantial biblical events and themes may hinder insightful reading.
