![]() ![]() ![]() Allegories are characterized by a use of symbolism that permeates the entire story, to the extent that essentially all major characters and their actions can be understood as having symbolic significance. Although all allegories use symbolism heavily, not all writing that uses symbolism qualifies as allegory.Some allegories have morals that are easy to discern, such as the example of "The Tortoise and The Hare," but others can be so subtle that it becomes unclear whether the author intended for the story to have a double meaning (or be an allegory) at all.Some additional key details about allegory: The story of "The Tortoise and The Hare" is a well-known allegory with a moral that a slow and steady approach (symbolized by the Tortoise) is better than a hasty and overconfident approach (symbolized by the Hare). What is an allegory? Here’s a quick and simple definition:Īn allegory is a work that conveys a hidden meaning-usually moral, spiritual, or political-through the use of symbolic characters and events. ![]()
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