Thursday, October 1, 2009

The Allegory Of The Cave

1.) I believe that the "shadows" are the lies that we've grown up believing in. They are illusions that are deceptive and not what they seem to be. An example of a "shadow" would be magazines. Magazines have many hidden lies in them, whether it is edited photos or articles on how you should present yourself or act. Media such as the news and other television programs are also "shadows". Politicians can be very large "shadows". They tell you what you want to hear and alter what you don't.

2.) http://www.mastercard.com/us/gateway.html This website is a shadow because it colorfully advertises all of the benefits of having a credit card, but barely shows you the negatives. It lures you into wanting a credit card, only to then shove all the consequences and expenses at you once you get the credit card.

3.) "Shadows" have a great impact on all age groups. They seduce children into wanting that special toy, convince teenagers that they aren't good enough the way they are, and trick adults into believing their lies. Trusting these shadows can be very dangerous. Maybe not so much for the kid that wants a new toy, but they can push a teenager into depression, eating disorders, or even just being over self-conscious. Shadows are deceptive lies that display a false reality. Little good can come out of believing in them.

1 comment:

  1. I never thought about a credit card being a shadow, but it totally is!!!

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