Meaning would be a poor word choice and you could replace it with "intention"
I believe that Tom picked up the oath and ritual as an initiation ceremony of sorts. This is how they pledge loyalty to the group and it means a lot to them. I assume that drawing blood for the group means you’re bounded in blood.
To allude to a work of fiction, the text must cite the title or elements of that work such as characters, themes, scenarios, among others.
<h3>How is the allusion presented in a text?</h3>
- Allusion is a figure of speech that allows a reference to texts, places, and people to be presented within another text.
- Allusion serves to create examples, increase understanding, create relationships and extend meaning.
Therefore, to allude to a work of fiction, the text must present references to that work.
You didn't show the text you refer to, which makes it impossible for me to answer your question exactly, but I hope the above answer can help you.
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