Thomas C. Foster in How To Read Literature Like a Professor describes intertextually as a “dialogue between old texts and new … always going on at one level or another.” In other words, Intertextuality is a literary device in which authors borrow from other texts in order to generate related themes, understanding, plots, and characters in separate works. Furthermore, authors utilize intertextuality to add layers of depth to a text, based on readers prior understandings and readings. Some examples of this include: allusion, quotation, calque, plagiarism, translation, pastiche and parody. I have seen intertextually in my own reading. For example, J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series share many similarities with J. R. R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy. J.K…show more content… Golding utilizes Stevenson’s concept of adventure and adds caution and realism to create a new and exciting read. The recognition of intertextually helps readers to develop an in depth understanding of The Lord of the Flies and of Goldings beliefs. Readers are able to notice and understand themes like the implications of savagery and fighting that takes control of human hearts, when characters have lost the idea of civilization, when they recognize these themes from Treasure Island. Finally, intertextuality is found in The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe by C.S Lewis. In this case, C.S. Lewis borrows from the Bible in order to add a deeper meaning to his fantasy novel. He weaves together the religious themes of Jesus’ crucifixion as well as entertainment themes to create an original and fun book. Lewis uses an important event from The New Testament and transforms it into a story about redemption. When we notice the use of intertextuality, we see how Edmund and Aslan mimic Judas and Jesus. By borrowing from The New Testament, he is able to introduce themes such as evil actions, losing innocence, and redemption in a less serious
