Question

Which sentence in”The waste Land by t.s. Eliot” best explains how an allusion in the passage affects its meaning?

Answer 1

Allusions in 'The Waste Land' by T.S. Eliot contribute to its meaning by connecting it to other literary works, events, and figures.

Step-by-step explanation:

An allusion is an indirect or implied reference. In the case of 'The Waste Land' by T.S. Eliot, the allusions used throughout the poem contribute to its overall meaning by connecting it to other literary works, cultural events, and historical figures. For example, the reference to the biblical story of the Fisher King in the poem helps to convey themes of fertility, redemption, and the loss of spiritual direction. By using allusions, Eliot adds layers of meaning and invites readers to make connections between different texts and ideas.

Answer 2

in The Waste Land from T.S. Elliot there are a lot of allusions, which are references to persons things or places that the writer uses to say a whole lot with less words. In the sentence : "Madame Sosostris, famous clairvoyante.......", the author makes the allusion to the cunning tarot card reader and with the use of the various tarot card he furthermore gives allusions to happenings further in the poem. Some of the cards are : the Drowned Phoenician Sailor, The blank card, the hanged man , all with a meaning that the writer does not explicitly tells you but you must know from knowledge of the tarot cards. This you get from research and readings into the backgrounds of all these allusions