Example of allegories:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0Z8A4u3CtI&ab_channel=TheFableCottage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4lI8e33U2A&ab_channel=banahayatVer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnnZ6y1HPqI&ab_channel=TED-Ed
Other examples:Â
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Write your own allegory focussed on one of the emotions from the Crucible. What are people nowadays afraid of? What are people nowadays hysterical about? What are people angry about? What makes people guilty?
IDEAS:
In a dense, ancient forest, a community of animals lives in constant fear of the mythical "Shadow Beast." Though none have seen it, the tales of its terror are passed down through generations. One brave young animal decides to uncover the truth about the Shadow Beast, only to discover that the fear itself has kept the community imprisoned and stagnant. The story serves as an allegory for how irrational fears and rumors can paralyze societies.
In the quaint town of Hallowed, a strange event causes mass hysteria among the villagers. A mysterious illness with symptoms that mimic well-known folktale curses spreads, leading to panic and chaos. The town's hysteria results in irrational decisions and the ostracization of innocent individuals. This story symbolizes how fear and misinformation can escalate to mass hysteria and lead to the breakdown of societal norms.
An iron giant, created to protect a city, develops a sense of anger due to mistreatment and neglect by the very people it was built to safeguard. As the giant's anger grows, it begins to lash out, causing destruction. The townspeople must confront their own actions and work together to calm the giant and rebuild trust. This allegory highlights how suppressed anger and resentment can lead to destructive behavior and the importance of empathy and understanding.
A once beautiful and thriving garden, tended by a wise gardener, falls into disarray after the gardener's passing. The gardener's apprentice, wracked with guilt for not learning enough and taking the garden for granted, tries to restore it. The garden's withering plants and dying flowers symbolize the apprentice's internal struggle with guilt and regret. As the apprentice learns to forgive himself and embrace his mentor's teachings, the garden slowly begins to flourish again. This story serves as an allegory for the journey of overcoming guilt and self-forgiveness.
In a futuristic city where everyone's emotions are monitored and controlled by a central system, a malfunction causes all residents to experience intense guilt for their past actions. This overwhelming emotion leads to societal collapse as people are unable to function or face each other. A group of individuals must navigate their own feelings of guilt and find a way to restore emotional balance in the city. This allegory explores the impact of collective guilt on a community and the importance of reconciliation and healing.
A magical mirror in a village shows people their deepest fears and regrets. When a curious young person gazes into it, they become trapped in a world shaped by their own fear and guilt. To escape, they must confront and overcome these emotions, learning valuable lessons about courage and self-acceptance. This story symbolizes the power of introspection and the journey towards self-improvement.