Allegorical

usgb/ˌæləˈɡɔːrɪkl/
adjective

Relating to or using symbols in stories, pictures, etc. to show abstract ideas.

He interpreted story as an allegorical representation of the struggle between good and evil.
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  • allegorical interpretation
  • allegorical figure

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Hidden Meanings

Allegorical stories have deeper meanings beyond the literal. They commonly symbolize real-life issues or moral lessons.

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The Tortoise and the Hare is an allegorical tale about perseverance over arrogance.
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Cultural Symbolism

Allegorical figures often symbolize specific cultural or historical ideas, sometimes requiring cultural knowledge to understand.

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In American literature, the bald eagle is an allegorical figure representing freedom.
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Literary Genre

Allegorical stories are a literary genre where characters or events consistently symbolize deeper meanings.

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George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' is an allegorical novel about the Russian Revolution.
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