International journal
ISSN 2311-0759 (Online)
ISSN 2311-0740 (Print)


allegory

Subject plot symbolism in allegories (on the material of mediaeval Armenian fables)

The paper deals with edifications expressed in Armenian fables of the XII–XIII centuries. These narratives describe common situations of overcoming serious difficulties, interrelations between authorities and people, and paradoxical unpredictability of existence. Three main topics presented in the narratives have been analyzed – the attitudes to the world, to authorities and to human character.