Question

Explain the two parts (surface level and deeper level) of an allegory. Use the story of the Tortoise and the Hare to assist in your explanation.

Answer 1

Literary composition or artistic representation that has a symbolic meaning.

An allegory is a narrative that acts as a metaphor to provide a deeper meaning, often revealing truths about human existence. An allegory may seem like a metaphor or an analogy, but this is the difference: metaphors and analogies work as a figure of speech.