Allusion in The Destruction of Sennacherib

Allusion Examples in The Destruction of Sennacherib:

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"the Angel of Death..." See in text (Text of the Poem)

A biblical allusion, “the Angel of Death” refers to a specific angel sent by God to bring about deaths in the world. The allusion suggests that the destruction of Sennacherib and his army was divine intervention in the fulfillment of God’s will.

Caitlin, Owl Eyes Staff

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