Ignorance In Allegory Of The Cave And The Matrix

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When there is a choice between an easy way and a more challenging way to do something, people will typically choose the easy way. This seems like a good idea, but when it comes to the process of enlightenment, which is a painful and difficult transition it is best to choose the path to knowledge rather than continue to live in ignorance. This is because living in ignorance is boring and unfulfilling. The path to enlightenment is demonstrated in Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave” and the Wichowski siblings’ The Matrix. Both the text and the film attempt to reveal that ignorance causes a false sense of reality and when these ideas are challenged it is a painful to abandon these views. Although it is hard to leave what was once the truth when enlightenment is found there is freedom and fulfillment. In both the “Allegory” and the film, the main characters start the journey in a fake reality that is lonesome and lacking something meaningful. Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave” begins with prisoners in a cave who have never seen the outside world. All these prisoners have seen is shadowing on a wall that are projected onto the only wall, they can see by a fire behind them. They can only see this wall because of the chains that are preventing them …show more content…
Although it is challenging to leave behind an old life when enlightenment is found there is freedom and fulfillment. The main characters in both stories leave the false reality they were once living in and although it was a struggle it was worth it. This is because when knowledge is spread it can set minds free, creating a better world overall. The more challenging path is the path that many ignore. This path, when the end is reached fulfills people's lives and gives them a sense of purpose. Although it may be the hard way, to find knowledge will only better one’s life ultimately bettering the