When authors refer to other great works, people, and events, it’s usually not accidental. Put on your super-sleuth hat and figure out why.
Literary and Philosophical References
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (8.29)
Historical References
The Vietnam War (1.1, 1.12; 2.21; 5.23, 5.26; 9.1, 9.9)
General George Patton (8.21)
General MacArthur (8.21)
Pop Culture References
Archie (3.45; 5.2)
Beetle Bailey (5.2)
Little Lulu (5.2)