Point of View/Allegory

Comment on something you have read that makes interesting use of either point of view or allegory. Please be specific and support your point with evidence where possible. Or, if you’re inclined to write creatively, write a passage (such as the initial paragraph of a story) in which you experiment with narrative voice, point of view, or allegory.

Quest for the Holy Grail and other good stories

In what ways does Malamud play with myth throughout the novel, and how does this motif illuminate or contribute to the meaning of the work as a whole?