In the poem Hollow men By TS Elliot, he uses this allusion...
What does it refer to?
2006-11-07 23:19:37 · 1 answers · asked by Cheeky 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I am guessing it refers to the guy fawkes tradition, see quote and reference below.
"Bonfire Night is celebrated across the UK on 5 November. The date marks the failed attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament by Guy Fawkes1 along with a group of co-conspirators in London in 1605.
Children make a Guy by stuffing some old clothes with newspapers, craft a head out of material, and either draw a face on it or buy a special cardboard Guy Fawkes mask. For a few days beforehand children are pushing guys around in prams, push chairs and go-carts, saying 'A penny for the guy'. Adults then give them money - how much depends on how good the guy is. The money is then spent on sparklers, or at least it would be, if children were still allowed to buy fireworks in the UK, so it is probably spent on sweets instead."
2006-11-07 23:23:56 · answer #1 · answered by Sue 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Penny For The Guy
2016-10-04 08:26:02 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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In the poem Hollow men By TS Elliot, he uses this allusion...
What does it refer to?
2015-08-12 23:42:06 · answer #3 · answered by Milli 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋