... "The Waste Land." Even though Eliot did not convert to Anglo Catholicism until after "The Waste Land" was written, he still relies on biblical allusions to express the importance of conviction and holiness. Therefore, it seems correct to assume that Eliot was a devoted and mystical person when he ... important, but he also relies on Indian religions and philosophy to prove the importance of these two virtues. Consequently, Eliot uses various religious allusions in "The Waste Land" so that he will not impose a specific religion on his readers; instead, Eliot wants his readers to realize ...

• Word Count: 2650
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School