What is the role of allegory in propogation of Nationalism
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artist in the 18th and 19th century found a way out by personifying a nation . they began portraying Nation as female figures. the female form that was chosen to perform personify the nation did not stand for any particular woman in real life ,rather it give an abstract idea of the nation in concept on concrete form .
Answer:An allegory is a literary device used to tell stories on two levels: the literal and the figurative. The literal level is the plot, characters and setting.
An allegory is a poem, story, play, etc. in which characters and events represent qualities or ideas relating to morals, religion or politics. There is hidden meaning implied to be interpreted by the readers.
During the nineteenth century, nationalism emerged as a force which brought about sweeping changes in the political and mental world of Europe. The end result of these changes was the emergence of the nation-state in place of the multi-national dynastic empires of Europe.
Nationalism is an ideology and movement characterized by the promotion of the interests of a particular nation, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations, with the aim of gaining and maintaining the nation's sovereignty (self-governance) over its homeland.
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