Blog Post: QOD

Q: What is allegory and how is it used as a source of power? How is power a form of allegory?

A: Allegory is a literary device used in a story/poem that includes characters and events to represent a hidden meaning. Allegory is a source of power, since it presents the concept as something more relatable. It allows the author to manipulate the idea for people to understand. Power is a form of allegory, because power can be disguised as leadership or meaningful when it is actually corrupt and menacing.