Plato’s Allegory of the Cave, which is detailed in his work known as “The Republic,” serves as a metaphorical representation of humans as prisoners within a dark cave. This metaphor suggests that human perception of reality is defined by their limited experiences. In this allegory, the cave symbolizes a state of ignorance with its occupants embodying all of humanity. These individuals are bound since birth in a position that allows them only to view the cave’s back wall. Behind them, a fire burns on a raised platform, casting light and shadows.