caption: The image shows a black and white illustration of two men standing in a cave, with one of them holding a stick in his hand. At the bottom of the image, there is text which reads "Gustave Dore's illustration for the story of the cave". The men appear to be in a state of distress, with their faces contorted in anguish and their hands clasped together in a gesture of despair. The cave is dark and foreboding, with a few stalactites and stalagmites visible in the background. The text is written in a bold font, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.