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Pyramus And Thisbe: Plato's Allegory Of The Cave

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I can already see from your publication that you are a fool hardy apple-john! Being blessed with a higher intellect than thou, I will help you see my true vision for the mechanicals thou artless fool-born haggard!
Although the mechanicals and the inclusion of the ‘tragical comedy’ of Pyramus and Thisbe were used for humour and to entertain the audience, they serve as much more. The production of Pyramus and Thisbe showcase the mirages and shadows of our world. Also, connecting to the theme that not everything is truly what it seems. Ever heard of Plato’s Allegory of the Cave? Have you ever read anything from St. Paul? I presume you haven’t thou frothy fat-kidneyed fustilarian. Therefore, let me enlighten you. Plato speaks about how those who …show more content…

Also, if you pay attention to the story of Pyramus and Thisbe, (which I doubt you did) perception plays a part in the tragedy. Pyramus assumes Thisbe to be dead which leads him to kill himself, also leading to the death of Thisbe. In this instance, Pyramus and Thisbe are sadly the prisoners, the mechanicals and viewers; the puppeteers. In addition, thou puny motley-minded miscreant, you could see the significance of the play as it relates to Plato’s Allegory in two other ways. You can also see the Athenians as prisoners to the fairies. As they prepare to watch the play, Titania mentions that “Tis strange my Theseus, that these lovers speak of” and Theseus replies with: “More strange than true: I never may believe. These antique fables, nor these fairy toys”. This shows how the Athenians are prisoners because they only see the shadows which in this case, are the results of the fairy meddling. Furthermore, the fairies become the puppeteers as they see the bigger picture and watch over the prisoner lives which includes interference in their lives that they can’t fully explain which represent

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