biblical allusionThroughout this Frost poem, there are many biblical references, making it a biblical allusion. In the first two lines, the images of a ladder pointing toward heaven references to the story of Jacob's Ladder in the Book of Genesis. This reference is further supported in lines 21-22, when we realize that he is beginning to dream. In line 13, the combination of falling and fruit references the Biblical Fall, in which Adam and Eve tasted the forbidden fruit and were therefore expelled from the Garden of Eden. This reference is supported in lines 31-36 because the apples are symbols of sin and earthly corruption, much like Adam and Eve were.
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classical allusionThe Lady of Shalott provides a classical allusion as there are many literary references throughout the poem. Perhaps the most prominent reference is Camelot, the castle where King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table lived. As Camelot is references, King Arthur and one of his main knights, Lancelot, are also referenced. Because the references are revolved around literary works, it is a classical allusion.
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