In the context of Plato's Allegory of the Cave, what is the goal of education? What do you expect to ultimately gain from your education today?

Tobias wolff most likely named his short story "mortals" because the story explores the theme of people coming to terms with the idea that one day they too will die. wanting to find out what their loved ones really think of them. achieving immortalit by being "big people" while they are alive. hoping that they will have accomplished something before they die.