Giving a brief synopsis, the allegory of the cave by Plato is about a prisoner who was chained to the wall of a cave since birth and is forced to watch shadows of people and animals casted on the wall infront of him. One day, he is freed and sees the world for what it is. Surprised, he rushes back into the cave to tell the other prisoners, but are terrified of his claims and behavior and threaten to kill him if he continues insisting. The allegory is about the consequences of leaving behind the past, and you will be vilified by certain people for learning certain information. It is a classic tale that has been utilized and applied into stories time and time again. And for good reason, not only does this layering of story work to build a great narrative experience, but it reflects off of the unfortunate truth of the human condition: some friends will become enemies.