What is an allegory? a. a story that is built around intrigue and suspense b. a story that has a deeper symbolic meaning beyond the words used c. a story that is set in a nonexistent world that may include both human and nonhuman characters d. a story that retells the actions, adventures, and travels of a heroic character over a lengthy period of time

Time is not always change. time can also mean continuity, and it can mean keeping acknowledged truths in mind despite differences in circumstances.there is no better example of this in things fall apart than the retellings of the proverb about the bird named eneke, the language in both retellings is almost identical despite the length of time that has passed between their repetitions. in comparing the usages of the same proverb, achebe allows his readers to note the similarities and differences between the situations, and he them understand how this story can be applied to their own lives.