This question is based on General Literary Principles. A literary work in which the characters and events are used as symbols is known as

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Literature In English - 2020 Subject: Literature In English

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This question is based on General Literary Principles.

A literary work in which the characters and events are used as symbols is known as
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The literary work in which characters and events are used as symbols is called an allegory. In an allegory, the characters and events represent abstract ideas or concepts, often with a moral or political message. For example, in George Orwell's "Animal Farm," the farm animals represent different groups of people, and their struggle for power and equality symbolizes the Russian Revolution and the rise of communism. Similarly, in John Bunyan's "The Pilgrim's Progress," the journey of the protagonist, Christian, represents the journey of the soul towards salvation. In an allegory, the characters and events have a deeper meaning beyond their literal interpretation, and the story often serves as a commentary on real-life situations or issues.
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