from The Pilgrim’s Progress

Many fairy tales and folktales, such as “Little Red Riding Hood,” are allegories. “Little Red Riding Hood,” like other allegories, has both a literal meaning and a symbolic meaning. The characters represent abstract concepts: Little Red Riding Hood represents innocence, and the wolf represents the dangers of the world. Think of another well-known fairy tale or folktale that functions as an allegory. In a short essay, explain what qualities or abstract concepts the characters represent. Also explain how the story teaches a moral lesson. Then, compare the characters and plot of the tale you chose with the characters and plot of The Pilgrim’s Progress. Tell which story you consider more effective, and explain why.