What is an allegory? I don’t know if it’s true, but I once read that the story of Winnie the Pooh is actually about mental illness. Pooh has an eating disorder. Piglet struggles with anxiety. Tigger has ADHD, while Eeyore obviously has depression. Kanga is obsessively protective, OCD. And Christopher Robin? You guessed it… schizophrenia,…
What is an Extended Metaphor: You’ve heard it said: “An eye for an eye, but I tell you an image for an image makes for one hell of a powerful story!
An extended metaphor enhances storytelling, as showcased in Walt Whitman’s poem “O Captain! My Captain!”, symbolizing Abraham Lincoln and America’s Civil War journey. It evokes deep emotions and conveys themes of loss and triumph. The poem also resonates in movies like Dead Poets Society, emphasizing loyalty and rebellion against oppression.
Story Structure Studio: Device and Design... 