Definition: this is the message, usually about life or society, that an author wishes to convey through a literary work.

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

Re-read paragraph seven and eight. what influence the arm standoff between two rival native american tribes in wounded knee, south dakota

Has led many to wonder if being a vegan is both healthy and sustainable for the long term. "vegans get 100% of their daily protein needs from such foods as soy derivatives, bulgur wheat, lentils, nuts, and beans," says mikel rollah, director of veganism now! many opponents of veganism claim that the vegan diet lacks protein, but this is simply not true. what is wrong with the quotation in this example?