allegory

• Nom désignant un récit, souvent à portée morale ou symbolique, dans lequel des personnages et des événements sont utilisés pour représenter des idées ou des principes abstraits.

A noun referring to a narrative, often with moral or symbolic meaning, that uses characters and events to represent abstract ideas or principles.

1. Extended metaphorC1formalart

   A narrative or description that uses fictional characters and events to symbolically represent a deeper moral, spiritual, or political meaning.

   Allégorie (métaphore filée)

   • George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' is a famous allegory for the Russian Revolution.
   • The novel uses an allegory of a journey to explore the meaning of life.
   • The film is a powerful allegory about the dangers of totalitarianism.

   Synonymesapologueemblemfablemythparable

2. Symbolic representationC1formalart

   A visible symbol, such as a character or object, that represents an abstract idea or concept.

   Allégorie (représentation symbolique)

   • In the painting, the dove is an allegory for peace.
   • The statue is an allegory of justice, holding scales and a sword.
   • The playwright used the storm as an allegory for the character's inner turmoil.

   Synonymesemblemfigurepersonificationsymboltokentype

3. Moral storyB2formalart

   A short narrative, often featuring animals or mythical creatures, designed to convey a moral lesson.

   Apologue

   • Aesop's fables are classic allegories that teach lessons about honesty and kindness.
   • The story of the tortoise and the hare is an allegory about perseverance.
   • The children's book is a simple allegory about the importance of sharing.

   Synonymesapologuefableparable