Description

In this first essay assignment, you are asked to choose one of the metaphors/images from Plato’s Republic and speak to its importance. As per the syllabus, primary text to be used only; secondary sources strictly forbidden. The essay must follow the following structure and organization:

A clear sentence that states the main argument of your paper that includes the central reason. Use the word “because.”

ARGUMENT #1: Explain & expand your ideas about the metaphor and the work that it is doing in the Republic.

ARGUMENT #2: Explain how the metaphor illuminates Justice in the city.

ARGUMENT #3: Explain how the metaphor illuminates Justice in the soul.

COUNTER-ARGUMENT: Find the opposite idea of the thesis. What is missing/hiding? State the truth in the opposition.

COUNTER the COUNTER: Synthesize the ideas and demonstrate how your argument is superior.

CONCLUSION: Bring it home!

Your paper should be 5-6 pages (double-spaced, standard font & margins). You should employ an in-text citation style. No secondary sources are permitted.