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| − | '''Allegory''' is the use of a fictional story to explain, criticize, or explore real-world events or persons. In the [[Bible]], [[Jesus]]' [[parable]]s are examples of allegories, and some consider the bride and groom in the [[Song of Solomon]] to be an allegory for Jesus and the [[Church]]. | + | '''Allegory''' is one of four primary ways to express a truth, typically about a fundamental aspect of life. An allegory differs from a [[parable]], a [[fable]], and a [[metaphor]]. Sometimes parables and fables are viewed as types of allegories. |
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| | + | An allegory is a description or story that is logical and rings true, while conveying a profound insight about life itself. |
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| | + | The [[Gospel of John]] sets forth two very powerful allegories: |
| | + | An allegory the use of a fictional story to explain, criticize, or explore real-world events or persons. In the [[Bible]], [[Jesus]]' [[parable]]s are examples of allegories, and some consider the bride and groom in the [[Song of Solomon]] to be an allegory for Jesus and the [[Church]]. |
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| | + | The [[Gospel of John]] makes use of allegories |
| | In modern literature, ''[[Animal Farm]]'' by [[George Orwell]] is a good example of an allegorical [[novel]]. It uses animal characters to tell the story of [[Communism]] in the [[Soviet Union]], from the revolution to the rise of [[Stalin]]. | | In modern literature, ''[[Animal Farm]]'' by [[George Orwell]] is a good example of an allegorical [[novel]]. It uses animal characters to tell the story of [[Communism]] in the [[Soviet Union]], from the revolution to the rise of [[Stalin]]. |
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| − | == Compared with metaphor == | + | == Compared with a metaphor == |
| | An allegory is longer, and more story-like, than a [[metaphor]]. Also, an allegory can make sense (although not with the full intended meaning) when interpreted literally, while metaphors do not. | | An allegory is longer, and more story-like, than a [[metaphor]]. Also, an allegory can make sense (although not with the full intended meaning) when interpreted literally, while metaphors do not. |
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