In no less than 150 words, explain at length from this epic simile who/what stands for “children,” who/what stands for “dear father,” who/what stands for the “sore affliction” and who/what stands for the “angry spirit.” Justify your ideas from the text.

Which statements are true of an allegory? check all that apply. it is an extended metaphor. it has literal and symbolic meanings. it to communicate an abstract concept. it is an exact representation of actual events. it uses objects to represent a single characteristic. it has moral, social, religious, or political significance.