It is common to say or think "On another level, this means... something quite different."  But what is that other level (or levels), and how can we begin to be aware of it (or them)? Here is a true story, an example of different levels of meaning, that focuses the problem. It is the gateway to an extended discussion of levels of meaning . You can go directly to the extended discussion You go jump to a summary of the strategy of levels. Close this window to return from whence you came..