... Myth of the Cave" in both metaphorical and literal senses. This "cave" can also be seen in a different perspective as it is depicted in Toni Cade Bambara's "The Lesson". The experience of the characters in both stories compare both metaphorical settings and a literal dilemmas. ... the store as she thought to herself she almost felt ashamed of entering. As the prisoner's vision becomes clearer the reality of what was depicted as a shadow is now apparent and may be unfamiliar because all that was known was only an image on a wall. Once in the basking ... outrageous prices. An example of thi...

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... Sugar, Rosie, and Mercedes are not aware of the significant but negative impact that these factors will have on their lives if they do not realize what kind of system they are living on. All these factors can cause some bad repercussions on the personal and social development of the kids in their ... system they were living in by taking them on a field trip. When Miss Moore asked Sylvia, Sugar, Rosie, and Mercedes, " Do you know what money is?" the immediate respond from the kids was: "we are not retards." By asking them about the meaning of money Miss Moore was trying to show them ... ...

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