Symbolism and Allegory (VCE SSCE English): Flashcards
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Definition of allegory
Definition of allegory
A story with a deeper, hidden meaning
Handicaps symbolize
Handicaps symbolize
Enforced equality crushing human excellence
George's mental radio symbolizes
George's mental radio symbolizes
Thought control & mental conditioning
Harrison's handicaps symbolize
Harrison's handicaps symbolize
Society deforming excellence when viewing it as threatening
The dance symbolizes
The dance symbolizes
Untamed human spirit breaking free from oppressive constraints
Television symbolizes
Television symbolizes
Filtered, controlled media & passive spectatorship
Diana Moon Glampers symbolizes
Diana Moon Glampers symbolizes
Cold, impersonal state authority
Shotgun symbolizes
Shotgun symbolizes
Lethal force disguised as lawful authority
Central warning of allegory
Central warning of allegory
Enforced sameness breeds mediocrity & requires violence
How allegory functions as protest
How allegory functions as protest
Warns intellectually, provoking thought via interpretation