Connect the author’s use of allusion in “the monkey’s paw” with his purpose. a--he uses the allusions because most people are familiar with the original texts. b--the use of allusion suggests the reader should read the texts mentioned. c--allusions draw from stories and texts known to the readers and are still used today. d--the allusions serve as a shorthand, as the author brings the feelings and ideas of the allusions into his story. will give

Jacob drew from a number of widely known literary sources in writing "The monkey's paw" to make the story both familiar and unsettling. This snake alludes to the biblical story of Adam and Eve, in which Eve discovers that the seemingly delicious fruit brings only misery.

hygelac - beowulf's uncle, king of the geats, and husband of hygd. hygelac heartily welcomes beowulf back from denmark. hygd - hygelac's wife, the young, beautiful, and intelligent queen of the geats. hygd is contrasted with queen hope this

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