The importance of allegory and its place in literature and films creates a positive impact on readers and audiences. A story, poem, or image that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning is the definition of allegory. It is used in stories and films to make readers and audiences understand the true message that the author is revealing. Allegory has a major impact on a story or film because it symbolically teaches a moral lesson and can be interpreted on many levels in a deeper meaning. Initially, the Odyssey is the story of a man trying to return home to his country. kingdom. Odysseus took a long journey with his crew around the world, facing extreme obstacles. The allegory of this story is made up of life lessons interpreted through his journey. Throughout the story, Homer (the author) had placed obstacles in the story for the reader to understand and comprehend it. An example of this is Ulysses' encounter with the sirens. Mermaids are bird-like women with human faces who sing beautifully to steer their ship towards the sound in order to destroy their ships on the rocks. Odysseus had the obstacle of temptation. He and his crew had to stay strong and stick to what he knew was right and continue their journey. This temptation only made him stronger and made him think about how much he still needed to return to his kingdom. This part of the story had a major impact because it taught Odysseus a moral lesson. As in life, people face many temptations that can change anything and everything. People need to stick to their intuition and believe in making the right choices. People can't let others make them do something bad because it's their life and they are the ones living... middle of paper ...... have the freedom to decide what is the allegory and what message they I'm trying to send without saying it directly. Readers can also apply the message sent to their personal lives and make a connection with the story. Readers may not have much freedom when reading, but it is the author's story and they are the ones who create a story that is enjoyable for others to read. To conclude, allegory has a major impact on stories and films. There are many different ways to use allegories to impact a story. They help send a clear message to the reader that is understanding and helps them apply it to their own life. Without them, reading the story would have no meaning. Allegory has a major impact on a story or film because it symbolically teaches a moral lesson and can be interpreted on many levels in a deeper meaning..