Definition of Intertextual References When a text (book, movie, speech, song, etc.) alludes to another text, either directly or indirectly, this is known as an intertextual allusion. By utilizing the audience's prior knowledge of the item being referred, this relationship has the potential to influence meaning, provide depth, or generate fresh interpretations. The idea stems from the theory of intertextuality, which was first used by Julia Kristeva in the 1960s and was based on Mikhail Bakhtin's theories. It implies that all texts are a "mosaic of quotations" that are impacted by one another and do not exist in a vacuum. Examples in Pop Culture Literature James Joyce's Ulysses is a Dublin-set adaptation of Homer's Odyssey. Jean Rhys' Wide Sargasso Sea, which gives voice to Bertha Mason, is a forerunner to Jane Eyre. Movies Hamlet is a model for The Lion King. There are many intertextual references of Paprika and The Matrix in the movie Inception....
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