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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
Allegory
Explanation and Analysis—Hybrid Tale:
Watership Down is an anthropomorphic novel intended to allegoricize human society and explore the differences between human nature and other animals' natures. Religion and governance or leadership are among the most prominent concepts explored through this framework. Such allegories are helpful insomuch as they provide a new way of looking at old problems—a recontextualization of familiar power struggles and ethical dilemmas. By utilizing an allegorical framework for Watership Down, Adams provides commentary on human nature and society indirectly.
