Analysis Of Allegory Of The Cave By David Sedaris

David Sedaris’s objective was to figure out his own worldview, “It's just something we grow up with” ( Sedaris, 9 ). Throughout the book, Sedaris acknowledges that culture, identity, language, interact with the variety of perspectives. People are closed minded to reality and continue to be unaware about the facets of the world, because of the shadows they are used to be living in. In the Allegory of the Cave written by Plato it stated, “ And now look again, and see what will naturally follow if the prisoners are released” ( Socrates, 2 ) . Meaning that everybody has the same ability to see the view of life, but some are less fortunate. It depends in which perspective you pick, you have to be willing to change and drag yourself to it.
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The Italian nanny’s perspective about Easter was mainly a “party”. “ Easter is a party for to eat of the lamb” ( Sedaris, 178 ). The French teacher argued that Sedaris was incorrect, because she believe that a big bell brought the chocolates and David believe the rabbit was the one. Meanwhile the Poles claimed it was “ a party for the little boy of God who call himself Jesus “ ( Sedaris, 177 ). By analyzing these various views of just one holiday, it a perfect example of the different cultures and perspectives each person had. David seemed to be confused, and does not know which is right or wrong.
Sedaris was honest about his father; Lou was one of David’s biggest supporter, but also his biggest enemy. Lou was sarcastic by calling David a “Smart boy”, when he knew he wasn’t meaning it. David’s father got him into drugs which then, impacted this worldview. “ I’m an artist.. This isn’t some party game ” ( Sedaris, 55 ) . It came clear he was a drug addict he was only able to perform when being high. “ My therapy session… .Normal people did not “ ( Sedaris. 8 ). David wanted his problems avoid, because he did not want to be looked different and treated