The Unknown Citizen
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The Unknown Citizen Allusions & Cultural References
When poets refer to other great works, people, and events, it’s usually not accidental. Put on your super-sleuth hat and figure out why.
Historical References
- "The Unknown Citizen" resembles the idea of "The Unknown Soldier" (title, epigraph)
- Eugenics (line 26)
- "Fudge Motors, Inc." sounds a lot like Ford Motors, Inc. (line 8)
Pop Culture
- "Producers Research and High-Grade Living" sound similar to organizations like Consumer Reports and Good Housekeeping. (line 18)
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