Platos Allegory of The Cave Analysis by Rick Barnett English Literature 231 Dr Laing urbine Platos Allegory of The Cave Platos Allegory of the Cave serves as a metaphor for the hardships associated with accepting the challenge of selfimprovement The journey to new enlightenment can b ID: 763580
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Plato’s Allegory of The Cave Analysis by Rick Barnett English Literature 231 Dr. Laing- urbine
Plato’s Allegory of The Cave Plato’s Allegory of the Cave serves as a metaphor for the hardships associated with accepting the challenge of self-improvement. The journey to new enlightenment can be fraught with peril. Once obtained, knowledge gained can be the antithesis of life long beliefs . Analysis by Rick Barnett
Plato’s Allegory of The Cave This anecdote is referred to as an allegory because images presented during the conversation serve as similitudes for describing intellectual development. The word shadow represents old personally held concepts that become distorted in the shining light of newly obtained knowledge. Likewise, objects carried along on the journey represent deeply held assumptions that can prove to be burdensome. Analysis By Rick Barnett Why is this work referred to as an allegory?
Plato’s Allegory of The Cave The struggle against societal pressure is represented by the possibility of failure. Failure can lead to humiliation and the mocking of those who remain in the comfort of their ignorance. Those who remain in the shadow will attempt to influence the behaviors of individuals seeking change. A superior person must follow the path which will ensure continued survival and happiness. Analysis by Rick Barnett
Plato’s Allegory of The Cave In my life I have faced the challenge of change. As a young man I pondered joining the Army. I was told I would become a baby killer by an educator. Others stressed it was no place for a black man. Unchanged by the naysayers, I continued my path to a new life. Along the way others attempted to hinder that path by offering the vices of comfort. I remained determined, however I would later face the challenge of failure. . Analysis by Rick Barnett
Plato’s Allegory of The Cave The humiliation of returning home a failure from secondary training was difficult. Unwilling to remain in the darkness, of a life known, I once again walked the path towards a military career and eventually accomplished that goal. The new found knowledge had a profound effect on my life. Known shadows had remained where they have always been, never seeking out change just accepting. Analysis by Rick Barnett
Plato’s Allegory of The Cave “Better to be a poor servant of a poor master.” Stability in life exists among likeminded individuals. To be other than poor would not allow for that balance. Emotions of envy and resentment would fester. To accept who you are is to know serenity. Analysis by Rick Barnett Quote that spoke to me:
Plato’s Allegory of the Cave Plato’s Allegory of the Cave, is a lesson in the struggle of self-improvement. Contemporary issues, like substance abuse and recovery from addiction, mirror the plight faced by those in the story seeking enlightenment . One of the most popular programs, Alcoholic Anonymous, was developed over 65 years ago. Originally based in Christian dogma, the program has evolved to include numerous systems of beliefs. The program features 12 Steps along the path to sobriety. Analysis by Rick Barnett
Plato’s Allegory of The Cave Step one features the acknowledgment of a problem, in addition the need for intellectual and personal development . Step three features the choosing of a proper path through shadow, to enlightenment. Step eight features addressing past relationships that may prove to be the objects that hinder the new path . Step ten deals in setbacks, and understanding they will occur. Step twelve is the achievement of sobriety. As in the Allegory of the Cave, dedication to help others in their personal quest to enlightenment, is requisite. Analysis by Rick Barnett
Plato’s Allegory of The Cave Man’s nature is to ask questions, but only the superior man will seek the answers. Analysis by Rick Barnett
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