Question

In “The Swan,” the tale of the swan is a(n) _____ for the struggles that humans must endure on earth before reaching heaven.

Answer 1

Allegory? An allegory is a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.

Answer 2

In “The Swan,” the tale of the swan is an allegory for the struggles that humans must endure on earth before reaching heaven.

An allegory is a metaphor in which a character or event is used to convey a broader message pertaining to the society or the world. Allegories are a useful device in order to convey complex ideas in comprehensible terms. In this particular case, "The Swan" is an allegory intended to represent the struggles that humans must endure on Earth.