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Megan Raffety McKenna Meeks

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-An allusion refers to something external like a person, event, or literary text.
-Allusions are important because they allow the reader to visualize what the author is saying, and to connect texts to other texts.

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-In Hamlet, Hamlet has a soliloquy in act 1, scene 2 of the play.  The allusion in Hamlet's soliloquy is a biblical reference to Adam and Eve.  This allusion is "as if increase of appetite had grown" (act 1, scene 2). This allusion is saying his temptation for revenge for his father is growing, and is important because it shows the reader how close he is to killing his uncle.
- In Hamlet, there is a soliloquy with Hamlet speaking. This soliloquy takes place in act 1, scene 2, "so excellent a king that was, to this, Hyperion to a Satyr". Hamlet is alluding to the mythological creatures of Hyperion and a Satyr. He is saying that his dad was such a great king and greatly superior to his uncle, like a God is to a beast. This is important so the reader understands the character of his late father and his disgust towards his uncle.
-In Julius Caesar, Caesar has a soliloquy that includes an allusion to another text, Aeneid. "I, as Aeneas our great ancestor did from the flames of Troy upon his shoulder the old Anchises" (act 1, scene 2). In this allusion, Cassius portrays himself as Aeneas, the tough hero, and Caesar as a crippled father. This allusion is important because it helps the reader identify and understand the characters better.
-In Macbeth, Macbeth has a soliloquy in act 3, scene 1 of the play.  the allusion in the soliloquy is a reference to Hamlet.  This allusion is "to be thus is nothing, but to be safely is thus"  (act 3, scene 1).  This allusion is important because it demonstrates the in- depth thoughts in Macbeth's mind that relates to the line "to be or not to be".
-In Macbeth, there is a soliloquy with Macbeth speaking.  This soliloquy takes place in act 1, scene 7, "tis done, then 'twere well if were done quickly".  Macbeth is alluding the Bible, and to the scripture John 13:27, and also refers to the crucification of Christ.

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Maroon 5's "Moves like Jagger"
The song "Moves like Jagger" by Maroon 5 is an allusion to the singer, Mick Jagger who is known for being the lead singer of The Rolling Stones, as well as his dance moves.  The lead singer of Maroon 5 is alluding in his song that he has some good dance moves, therefore the girl he's trying to impress should stick with him for the night.

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High School Musical 3: "Can I Have This Dance"
In the High School Musical song "Can I Have This Dance" it makes a perfect reference to an allusion made in pop culture. During this song Troy and Gabriella are dancing around on the rooftop of their school. Troy and Gabriella are in love and compare their special bond to something one in a million. The line "It's like catching lightning, the chances of finding someone like you" is an allusion referencing the incredibly low chance of finding someone so special in your life comparing it to catching lightning. Knowing that catching lightning is impossible, it shows the extreme comparison of the difficultly of finding one's perfect match.

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Taylor Swift's song "Love Story"
Taylor Swift's song "Love Story is a prime example of an allusion made in pop culture.  In her song, she sings "You were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles and my daddy said stay away from Juliet". The music video of this song also includes Taylor Swift dressed as Juliet, and a male actor dressed as Romeo. This is an example of an allusion in pop culture because her lyric alludes to the story Romeo and Juliet. This allusion helps the listener understand her love life and how deep her feelings are for the man she was singing about.