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Definition of Allegory
An allegory is a work that conveys a hidden meaning—usually moral, spiritual, or political—through the use of symbolic characters and events. The story of "The Tortoise and The Hare" is... read full definition
An allegory is a work that conveys a hidden meaning—usually moral, spiritual, or political—through the use of symbolic characters and events. The story of "The... read full definition
An allegory is a work that conveys a hidden meaning—usually moral, spiritual, or political—through the use of symbolic characters and... read full definition
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Explanation and Analysis—The Spirits:
A Christmas Carol is quite allegorical, as it features events and characters with clear symbolic meaning. For instance, Scrooge represents greed and selfishness. Bob Cratchit represents common humanity. Tiny Tim represents the disadvantaged members of society. Each ghost stands for a stage of Scrooge's life.
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