literary references in QAF

[brainofjb.livejournal.com]

Hello!

As we all know there are some literary references in QAF, like Brian’s take on Kafka’s “Metamorphosis” or his quote “Had we but world enough, and time” from “To His Coy Mistress”. So I was wondering if anybody knows if all this literary references are collected somewhere? If not, can you think of anything more than the two I already mentioned? Maybe we can put together a list?

Thanks! :)

Comments

[sevigny7.livejournal.com]

It would be interesting to see a comprehensive compilation. I'm thinking of a couple more - Brian's reference to playwright Gorky's Lower Depths when he's at the Baths, and also a Hamlet reference that Ben catches - I think when Brian's conflicted about Justin's vigilante phase. One thing that always surprised me after realizing that Brian was comfortable with literary references was that there weren't really any books in his loft. That's pretty unrealistic. Should have been a big bookcase somewhere.

[(Anonymous)]

You're right. It's never quite explained why he is so well educated. I love that about him. Intelligence and education is sexy.

[haachang1998.livejournal.com]

He likes reading. there're many scenes showing him reading. His work also requires good use with words.

[mysid.livejournal.com]

He keeps the bookcase in his super secret storage room. You know, the place where he keeps the portrait he bought at the GLC, his teddy bear collection, and his pink fuzzy blankie.

Although why he keeps the books hidden away is a mystery.

[(Anonymous)]

The portrait he bought at the GLC you can see it in episode 110 in the bedroom of Brian, when Justin is teaching loft to Daphne.