Allegory of the cave
What is symbolized by the steep incline to the mouth of the cave?
A. Only young, healthy people can make it up the incline, so the older you are, the harder it is to go to the outside.
B. The higher you go, the closer you are to escaping.
C. It is a struggle to to attain knowledge and enlightenment.
D. It is too difficult to leave the cave, so it is better to remain where you are used to being.