the cave is
A. a symbol of ignorance hence the darkness.
may also represent safety to some degree.
also our primative beginings.
B. prisoners are "kept in the dark" this represents forced ignorance.
C.the fire is an artificial light that creates distorted images.light represents ultimate or pure knowledge there fore fire would be mans conceived knowledge tainted and disformed by his own fears ,ignorance and personal agenda.
D. in this "light"the puppet master reveals a distorted version of reality to his captives. a comfortable version that does, nt mess with the puppet masters agenda.
E.hands are tied .feet are bound.symbolizing the helplessness of the prisoners to break free.
and or the fact that the bonds are composed of the misplaced trust they have of their captors.
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