egl 380 allegory

Importance of Allegory in Art

• Allegory is significant in various forms of art, including literature, film, comics, and poetry.

• It serves to convey a deeper meaning, often moral or political.

Definition of Allegory

• An allegory is a narrative (story, poem, picture, film) that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning.

• Typically, these hidden meanings relate to moral or political messages relevant to the time period in which the work was created.

Relevance to Contemporary Context

• Allegories often reflect the cultural and political atmosphere of their time.

• Example: The film "Jaws" can be viewed as a political allegory representing societal concerns of the mid-1970s.

Allegory as a Literary Device

• Allegory is a literary device where characters, places, or events symbolize broader real-world issues.

• Authors have employed allegory strategically to comment on societal issues throughout history.

Practical Application in Group Assignments

• Students will be divided into groups and assigned a film to analyze.

• Each group will discuss how their assigned film serves as a specific allegory.

• The objective is for students to reach a consensus on the importance of the allegorical message in their film.