Parables- Plato/Socrates
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Platos Parable of the Cave
Option 1 (essay)
Research Socrates, his beliefs and his practices.
Explain why Plato chose Socrates as the speaker for this parable.
How do Socrates beliefs and practices relate to the themes of this parable.
For example, what is the literal and symbolic significance of lightness and darkness?
750 1000 words
Use examples tp support your paper, In text citations and Works Cited page
Grading Rubric for Projects (75 Points)
Essay option:
Content (50 points) Thesis statement, quality of research, textual support for claims, and organization
Mechanics (15 points) spelling, grammar, and punctuation
MLA formatting (10 points) in-text citations, Works Cited page format and citation
