| Line 4: |
Line 4: |
| | | | |
| | The [[Gospel of John]] sets forth two very powerful allegories: | | The [[Gospel of John]] sets forth two very powerful allegories: |
| − | *The Good Shephard ({{bibleref|John|10|1-18}} | + | *The Good Shepherd {{bibleref|John|10|1-18}} |
| − | * | + | *The True Vine {{bibleref|John|15|1-8}} |
| | | | |
| | 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]]. |
| Line 12: |
Line 12: |
| | | | |
| | == Compared with a fable == | | == Compared with a fable == |
| − | A fable is typically a story in which all the characters are animals, as in most of ''[[Aesop's Fables]]'', such that the story itself could never happen in real life and yet it conveys something about human nature. Rarely does a fable convey anything spiritual. | + | A fable is typically a very short story in which all the characters are animals, as in most of ''[[Aesop's Fables]]'', such that the story itself could never happen in real life and yet it conveys something simple about human nature. Rarely does a fable convey anything spiritual. |
| | | | |
| | == Compared with a parable == | | == Compared with a parable == |
| | + | Parables are stories that appear factual, and may have actually occurred, in which the characters are humans and message is moral or spiritual. Often parables have a surprise twist to them that is counterintuitive at first, but completely logical upon further reflection. |
| | + | |
| | == Compared with a 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 makes logical sense when interpreted literally (although not with the full intended meaning), while metaphors do not. |
| | | | |
| | ==See also== | | ==See also== |
| | * [[Metaphor]] | | * [[Metaphor]] |
| | * [[Pilgrim's Progress]] | | * [[Pilgrim's Progress]] |
| | + | * [https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/fable-vs-parable-vs-allegory-grammar-rules Fable vs. Parable vs. Allegory] |
| | [[Category:Literary Devices]] | | [[Category:Literary Devices]] |