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Literary Devices
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
Key Examples in Life of Pi
Allegory
Explanation and Analysis—Spiritual Journey:
Much of Life of Pi can be seen as a religious allegory for a young man’s spiritual journey, as portrayed through his literal journey of being stranded at sea. This allegory comes to its head when Pi reaches the algae island. In many ways, Pi has been unquestioning in his faith, even through his hardships, and has relied on his faith to help him survive. However, after Richard Parker kills the French man and Pi begins eating him, Pi feels as if he has lost a part of himself—and perhaps that part of himself is his innocent and unquestioning faith.
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