Definitions
- A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one. - A narrative in which characters, events, and settings represent abstract qualities or ideas. - A literary device that uses symbolism to convey a deeper message or lesson.
- A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. - A brief narrative that teaches a universal truth or principle. - A story that uses everyday situations to convey a deeper meaning or message.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are types of stories that convey a deeper meaning or lesson.
- 2Both use fictional characters and events to illustrate abstract concepts.
- 3Both are often used to teach moral or spiritual lessons.
- 4Both employ symbolism to convey their message.
- 5Both can be interpreted in different ways depending on the reader's perspective.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Allegories often deal with broader political or social issues, while parables focus on individual moral or spiritual lessons.
- 2Characters: Allegories often use anthropomorphic or symbolic characters, while parables use more realistic characters.
- 3Audience: Allegories are often aimed at an adult audience, while parables are more accessible to children and young adults.
- 4Interpretation: Allegories have a fixed interpretation, while parables can be interpreted in different ways depending on the reader's perspective.
Remember this!
Allegory and parable are both types of stories that use fictional characters and events to convey a deeper meaning or lesson. However, allegories tend to be longer and deal with broader political or social issues, while parables are shorter and focus on individual moral or spiritual lessons. Additionally, allegories often use symbolic characters, while parables use more realistic ones. Both employ symbolism to convey their message and can be interpreted in different ways depending on the reader's perspective.
