Faithful and Virtuous Night Lesson Plan

In "Parable," is the argument about purpose actually taking place between two opposing groups of people preparing for a physical journey, or do the groups symbolize someone or something else? What does the ending seem to suggest about arguments specifically and the nature of life and reality in general? Cite specific poetic techniques used by the author to support your answer.

Many interpretations are possible, including that the argument symbolizes a classic debate which takes place between individuals, groups, and governments, or that the argument represents a clash of multiple perspectives within the self. Students might point to techniques such as surrealism,...