Overt Symbolism in Idlewild
In the Gospel of John, Lazarus died and was resurrected by Jesus.
The character Mercutio has significant similarities to his counterpart in Romeo and Juliet. For example, in Romeo and Juliet, Mercutio curses both his friends and enemies when he realizes he is about to die, just as in Idlewild, Mercutio goes after both the clods and the pets.
Mercutio's real name is an allusion to Adam the first man according to the Abrahamic religious tradition, especially given his plan to kill all his male classmates ("He who succeeds, breeds").
Fantasia's hometown, Aberbeen WA is also home to Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic of Nirvana. Cobain is referenced throughout the story by Tyler, who shares Cobain's legendary angst.
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