Explanation
A sustained configuration in which persons, actions, or settings carry a second structured field of meaning. It invites readers to follow a narrative and a conceptual pattern at the same time.
Example
The concept becomes visible in use and can be followed as a movement of interpretation.
Counterexample
Allegory extends across a system of correspondences rather than a single local transfer.
Distinction
Allegory extends across a system of correspondences rather than a single local transfer.
Effect on thought and perception
It invites readers to follow a narrative and a conceptual pattern at the same time.
Resonance
It invites readers to follow a narrative and a conceptual pattern at the same time.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Allegory“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-RHE-W0001. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-RHE-W0001The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.