Which term refers to symbolic obstacles in a journey toward enlightenment?

• A. Wild Beasts
• B. Allegory
• C. Irony
• D. Figure of Speech

Answer: (A)

Symbolic obstacles on a path toward enlightenment are best described by allegory. Allegory uses characters, events, and details to stand for deeper moral or spiritual meanings, so the challenges along the journey represent inner struggles like doubt, fear, or temptation. This makes the journey itself a vehicle for conveying growth and insight beyond the literal story. Wild beasts would refer to literal dangers rather than a term for symbolic representation; irony focuses on a contrast between expectation and reality, not on symbolic obstacles; a figure of speech is a broad category of expressions that convey meaning beyond the literal. So allegory neatly explains how outward trials symbolize inner transformation on the road to enlightenment.