Plato's Allegory Of The Cave
Everyone has some type of knowledge of their surroundings. Plato’s Allegory of the cave is about enlightenment. The entire essay is an allegory and everything has more in-depth meaning. This story connects to every human being and we can all relate to his message. He describes people who are born in a cave. All they know is shadows on the wall cast by a fire. There chained by their legs and head and have no mobility. But don’t realize there’s more to life which is the light. I’ve been in many caves and could fail to realize that there was more to learn or experience. During my sophomore year of high school, I felt like I knew everything. I had complete control over my life and nobody couldn’t tell me what to do. I was forced to change my ways
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She knew Jada was the problem, she didn’t want me to be with her. My grades were slipping and my behavior was out of hand. Her staying in Durham, she had a limit of control of my actions. She proposed that my brother and sister and I move to Durham with her. I rejected the idea immediately and my girlfriend was a big part of my reasoning. I couldn’t see how something that made me happy was hurting me. I thought my mother was wicked for trying to make me move out of Raleigh. I use to hate going to Durham and spending the night. It was very boring and there was nothing around us but restaurants. I couldn’t imagine moving and having to start over, new school, and new friends. I tried my best to convince my mother that staying in Raleigh was best for me. But she took immediate action and started to make arrangements for us to move after the school year was over. I was punished and wasn’t allowed to see her up until we moved. I sat in room everyday thinking to myself I have to see her and let her know what’s going on. So I left, it felt good to be outside seeing my friends and riding my bike. I knew there were many consequences ahead of me but I didn’t care. I reunited with Jada, she was surprised to see me and had so many questions. But I couldn’t speak and she couldn’t either, it was a moment of silence while we hugged. I explained to her that I was leaving soon and that this maybe is the last time seeing
She knew Jada was the problem, she didn’t want me to be with her. My grades were slipping and my behavior was out of hand. Her staying in Durham, she had a limit of control of my actions. She proposed that my brother and sister and I move to Durham with her. I rejected the idea immediately and my girlfriend was a big part of my reasoning. I couldn’t see how something that made me happy was hurting me. I thought my mother was wicked for trying to make me move out of Raleigh. I use to hate going to Durham and spending the night. It was very boring and there was nothing around us but restaurants. I couldn’t imagine moving and having to start over, new school, and new friends. I tried my best to convince my mother that staying in Raleigh was best for me. But she took immediate action and started to make arrangements for us to move after the school year was over. I was punished and wasn’t allowed to see her up until we moved. I sat in room everyday thinking to myself I have to see her and let her know what’s going on. So I left, it felt good to be outside seeing my friends and riding my bike. I knew there were many consequences ahead of me but I didn’t care. I reunited with Jada, she was surprised to see me and had so many questions. But I couldn’t speak and she couldn’t either, it was a moment of silence while we hugged. I explained to her that I was leaving soon and that this maybe is the last time seeing