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
- "The Monkey King" by Wu Cheng'en (chapters 1, 4, 7, 9)
Pop Culture References
- William Hung's American Idol performance (9.5)
- Rice rocket (9.105-9.113)
- Boba or pearl milk tea (9.114-9.124)
- Transformers (2.17-2.19)
- Yao Ming, ex-center for the Houston Rockets
Biblical References
- Tze-Yo-Tzuh: God (4.49-4.95; 7.10-7.26)
- Wong Lao-Tsai: Jesus (7.5-7.76; 7.96-107)