Question

1. what does the quote \men would say of him that up he went and down he came without his eyes\ from paragraph 33 mean in the context of the passage?

○ a. the suns blinding light will forever change anyone who attempts to understand the nature of existence.
○ b. those who attempt to gain knowledge are self - centered and fail to understand how they are perceived in the world.
○ c. when someone gains true knowledge, it is likely that others who have not experienced truth will doubt that persons ideas.
○ d. even though leaving the darkness is rewarding, it ultimately leads to heartbreak and personal loss.

Explanation:

This quote is related to the theme of knowledge and perception. When someone gains true knowledge (like understanding the nature of existence), those who haven't (the "others" who haven't experienced truth) may doubt the person with knowledge. Option C aligns with this idea as it talks about others doubting the ideas of a person who has gained true knowledge.

Answer:

C. When someone gains true knowledge, it is likely that others who have not experienced truth will doubt that person's ideas.