English · Class 12 · Fiction and Narrative Techniques · 5.º Período
Symbolism and Allegory in Fiction
Analyzes how objects take on symbolic meaning and how allegorical tales comment on real-world issues.
CBSE Learning OutcomesCBSE Class 12 English Elective Syllabus, Section C: Literature - Fiction (Interpretation of symbols and motifs)NCERT Class 12 English Elective: Fiction - Analyzing allegorical elements and their socio-political implications
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Analyzes how objects take on symbolic meaning and how allegorical tales comment on real-world issues.
Key Questions
- How do objects take on symbolic meaning in a story?
- What is the difference between a symbol and an allegory?
- How do allegorical tales comment on real-world issues?
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