You've probably heard the expression "A picture is worth a thousand words." Consider the image above; it represents the 18,000 words Shakespeare used to write Macbeth. The larger the word in the image, the more times it is used throughout the play. What words stand out
the most to you? Think about the themes of the play and the scenes you've read so far. Then, take a second look to see how the words are
grouped together. Do you notice anything significant in their arrangement?

What is the central idea of the "allegory of the cave"? a. most men live chained to the wall of a cave all of their lives, facing a blank wall, and trying to guess the nature of objects reflected by a fire. b. a philosopher is like a prisoner freed from the cave that comes to understand that the shadows are not reality, rather he understands reality by his experience. c. men who allow their experience to be shaped by perceptions and shadows do not know a better life. d. a philosopher must return to share the news of enlightenment with others who will not necessarily accept his good news. part