Allegory
A narrative where characters/events represent abstract ideas or principles, creating double meanings.
Real World
Orwell's 'Animal Farm' works as a straightforward story about farm animals, but every character maps onto figures from the Russian Revolution — Napoleon represents Stalin, Boxer the exploited working class.
Exam Focus
Always identify both narrative and symbolic levels; use the phrase 'on the surface… but at a deeper level…' to demonstrate dual-layer analysis examiners reward.
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