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Plato objected to poetry from a philosophical and moral perspective. Philosophically, Plato believed that poetry leads people to immorality by telling lies. Morally, Plato argued that poetry can have a negative effect on people's character and values by promoting untruths. The paper discusses Plato's objection to poetry and its potential impact on education.
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The document analyzes symbols in Ernest Hemingway's novel "The Old Man and the Sea". It argues that the old man Santiago symbolizes Christ and God with his strength and struggle. The great marlin represents a noble and strong foe. Manolin embodies faith, hope, love and loyalty. The mast is symbolic of Christ's cross. Joe DiMaggio and lions symbolize youth, virility, power and pride. The sharks, river, night, lost harpoon and forest also carry symbolic meanings in the novel.
15.302.savani. manisha
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Plato's objection
- 1. Paper: Literary Criticism Topic : Plato’s Objection to poetry, Name : Savani Manisha R Sem: 3 Roll no : 14 Submitted to: Department of English, Bhavnagar University
- 2. Effect of poetry on education
- 3. Plato’s objection of poetry from the view of Philosophy Plato says, Poetry leads us to immortality Poetry is the mother is the lies
- 4. Objection from the Moral point of view
- 5. Thank you