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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
Chapter 15
Explanation and Analysis—The Bible:
East of Eden is a clear biblical allegory, repackaging stories and other excerpts from the Bible as tales that connect to American culture. The Bible itself is filled with allegories, many of which are stories told by Jesus or the prophets, all of whom use these narratives to teach some ethical or spiritual lesson. It may be more accurate to state that East of Eden presents these allegorical aspects in a new context, morphing themes from the Bible into a commentary on late 19th- and early 20th-century America.
Related Themes:
