Matching Pairs Plato's Allegory of the caveOnline version This activity explores the meaning of different elements from Plato's Allegory of the cave. Could be used in any philosophy or ethics course. by Guillermo de la Parra 1 The fire 2 Prisoner's return 3 The cave 4 Release of the prisoner 5 Outside world 6 The sun 7 Prisoners 8 Shadows The place where the prisoners inhabit and cannot see the sun The ideal and perfect wolrd only known by reason False appereances of the world The bridge joining the ideal world with the world of shadows The man becomes aware of the highest good and wants to share it Everyday world of humanity The ability and attitude to realize the truth The idea of the highest good