Question

What is an allusion in "American Draft Dodger in Thunder Bay"

Answer 1

Answer:

"American Draft Dodger in Thunder Bay" has allusions to Mississippi and Vietnam.

Explanation:

Allusion is a figure of speech that allows a text to make references and cite other texts, places, people and works. While reading "American Draft Dodger in Thunder Bay" we can see allusions to places, like Mississippi and Vietnam, mainly on the lines:

"And he was given every reason to stay  Hallelujah, Mississippi"

"Till Vietnam moved next door"

"I got nothing against them Viet Cong"