What is an allegory?
An allegory is a type of writing which contains TWO levels of meaning: literal and allegorical. The literal meaning consists of the content or subject matter on the surface of the story. The allegorical meaning consists of the symbolic representations of the characters, setting, plot, etc.
An allegory is a type of writing which contains TWO levels of meaning: literal and allegorical. The literal meaning consists of the content or subject matter on the surface of the story. The allegorical meaning consists of the symbolic representations of the characters, setting, plot, etc.
Directions:
1) Click the link to the audio recording of this allegory located on the top of the document.
2) Allow the audio to play while you are following along in the actual text.
3) You may considering pausing the allegory every 3-4 paragraphs to ensure you are comprehending the text.
4) When you're finished, answer the seven comprehension questions under the text on a separate sheet of paper.
5) Click the link to make a copy of the Google doc worksheet.
1) Click the link to the audio recording of this allegory located on the top of the document.
2) Allow the audio to play while you are following along in the actual text.
3) You may considering pausing the allegory every 3-4 paragraphs to ensure you are comprehending the text.
4) When you're finished, answer the seven comprehension questions under the text on a separate sheet of paper.
5) Click the link to make a copy of the Google doc worksheet.
Comprehension/Discussion Questions:
1. Describe how the people in the cave are situated in Plato's parable. Why can't they move their legs or necks to take a look around? What is the only thing they are capable of seeing? What is their only source of light? 2. What are the stages of the liberated prisoner's experience outside the cave? 3. What do these prisoners trapped in the cavern believe is real? 4. How do the prisoners react when they first see sunlight? Why? 5. What does Plato’s allegory of the cave tell us about how we recognize things? 6. What does Plato’s cave tell us about what we see with our eyes? 7. What is truth according to Plato in this allegory? |
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Do this after you answer the questions on a sheet of paper.
Do this after you answer the questions on a sheet of paper.