Understanding Allusion in Literature

Medium Literary Devices Allusion

Read the excerpt below from a contemporary novel:

"As she wandered through the hall, she felt like a modern-day Odysseus, lost in a labyrinth of her own making, longing for home amidst the chaos of her mind."

In this excerpt, what is the author doing by comparing the character to Odysseus?

The author is using a metaphor to depict the character's emotional state.

The author is employing foreshadowing to hint at future events in the story.

The author is making an allusion to classical literature to emphasize the character's journey.

The author is illustrating irony in the character's plight.

The author is using imagery to create a visual representation of the setting.

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