Discussion Posting: The powerand limitations of theatrical imagination.Answer: Minimum of 3 full paragraphs required to covereach of the questions below. References and citations in APA style required asneeded.This week, we have looked at several works of art that utilizedallegorical themes. One of the most common uses of imagery in the medieval andRenaissance periods is allegory. Describe how at least one of the examples ofart in this week’s lecture or one of this week’s readings is allegorical innature. Why, in your opinion, was allegory so prevalent during these periods?Is it still important in contemporary literature? Why or why not? Allegory is a literarydevice that is essential to a complete understanding and appreciation of thearts. For this discussion thread, it will prove helpful if you have a solidunderstanding of the term allegory.Use thisdefinition to aid your understanding of allegory:http://www.tnellen.com/cybereng/lit_terms/allegory.html1-Onceyou have considered the above definition, consider the following:2-Allegoriesare meant to teach the audience a lesson. What kinds of lessons can we learnfrom allegories?3-Describe how Act II Scene I fromShakespeare’s The Tempest (see attachment) is allegorical in nature. Why, inyour opinion, was allegory so prevalent during these periods? Is it stillimportant in contemporary literature? Why or why not?
