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Allegory is a literary and artistic device in which characters, events, and details within a work symbolize broader concepts, moral lessons, or political ideas. It involves a narrative that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often related to moral, social, religious, or political themes. In an allegorical work, the story functions on two levels: the surface narrative, which is often straightforward and can be understood literally, and a deeper, symbolic layer that conveys more complex ideas and meanings.