The story is considered an allegory. An allegory is defined as
A. an account that includes mystical actions and unknown terrors.
B. a narrative written specifically to teach a moral or lesson.
C. a story with a literal meaning and a symbolic meaning.
D. a tale that recounts the actions of heroes or heroines.
An allegory is defined as C. A STORY WITH A LITERAL MEANING AND A SYMBOLIC MEANING.
An allegory is a representation of an abstract or spiritual meaning through concrete or material forms. It is a symbolic narrative like a fable or parable.
You might be confused because choice B. a narrative written specifically to teach a moral or lesson nearly defines an allegory. However, it specifically defines a fable.
