Question

an allegory is a story that uses characters and settings as a symbols that carry a deeper meaning beyond the obvious meaning of the story. which excerpt from nathaniel hawthorns dr. heideggers experiment best reveals the allegorical nature of this short story

Answer 1

But the doctor's four friends had taught no such lesson to themselves. They resolved forthwith to make a pilgrimage to Florida, and quaff at morning, noon, and night, from the Fountain of Youth.

Answer 2

symbolism is the answer