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Fences Allusions & Cultural References

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 References

  • Uncle Remus (1.1.101)

Religious References

  • St. Peter (1.2.38)

Sports and Pop Culture References

  • Babe Ruth (1.1.72)
  • James Gibson (1.1.72)
  • Selkirk (1.1.80, 1.3.188)
  • Jackie Robinson (1.1.382)
  • Hank Aaron (1.3.133)
  • Satchel Paige (1.3.133)
  • Sandy Koufax (1.3.134)
  • Warren Spahn (1.3.136)
  • Lew Burdette (1.3.136)
  • Joe Louis (2.1.29)
  • Aunt Jemima (1.2.54)