Compare the divided line and the parable of the cave The parable of the cave is a story where men are held prisoner is a cave. These men could not move because they were chained underground and all they could see are shadow of things from the fire that was burning. These men only saw shadows of things because of the fire and walkway. The light was projecting objects and these men would guess what …showed first 75 words of 716 total…

…showed last 75 words of 716 total…form. The last section, understanding is when the man looks at the Sun and sees the light it shines. Since he has now seen the light he understands everything outside which he never laid eyes on before. After the man accomplishes that he now has understanding and is closer to true knowledge. Once one imagines, believes, thinks, and understands true knowledge he might become one who understands forms, perfect ideas, and essences, or true knowledge