National University of Modern Languages A Dogs Tale as an AllegoryA story in which each character or event is a symbol representing an idea or quality such as truth, evil, death is known as allegory. It has surface as well as deep meaning. In chapter one, Collie the mother of Presbyterian, is educated and have more knowledge than any of the other dogs. But at allegorical level, her character is sharp criticism on the present educated scholars. As her education was not real and was only show. The scholars in this era do the same. They dont obtain knowledge for the sake of aesthetic delight. They only show off the knowledge whether the knowledge seeker understands it or not. The scholars have no moral courage to accept the erroneous ideas whereas they change the topic or make the very idea complicated because they themselves are unable to understand it. Collie overcomes her erroneous word or phrase by Synonymous. Whenever she was caught by some active dog, she replies, Its synonymous with supererogatory.At deep level, the dogs tale is a criticism on education system. Most of the students cram the words, phrases, sentences even the whole questions as Collie crams the long phrases for six nights and tow matinees.

In chapter three, on the surface level the events in the story suggest the injustice attitude of the scientist towards animals whereas at the deeper level it highlights the hypocrisy of human beings. The events in the story represent false pretension to the animals.The Grays show they have great love for animals as they do with Aileen (Presbyterian). In return their love to him and to prove his faithfulness, he saved the life of their baby in danger but his reward was so cruel. Mr. Grays made Aileen limp. While making Aileen limp, Mr. Gray was not ashamed at his act. He always boasts himself and his intelligence. It shows her faithfulness towards the master and obedience to her mother, who told her; In memory of me, when there is a time of danger to another do not think of yourself . . .They consider themselves civilized, educated and reasonable in their acts but do neglect the feeling and emotions of other people. Mr. Gray and his other friend, once, took puppy to the laboratory. They discussed and experimented and then suddenly the puppy shrieked. He was blind and no more could see. He was staggering around. At this Mr. Gray shouts, There, Ive won --- confess it! Hes a blind as a bat. So, we are able to conclude, the story A Dogs Tale has layers of meaning.