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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
Allegory
Explanation and Analysis—Industrialization:
As a story that conveys a moral lesson—with characters who symbolize different aspects of American society—“A White Heron” can be considered an allegory. At the time Jewett was writing, manufacturing was booming in New England and many people were leaving the countryside in order to find jobs in cities. As Jewett became more and more concerned about the negative effects of industrialization, she wrote stories like “A White Heron” exploring these ideas.
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