The New State · Character
Mona Lisa
Leonardo da Vinci's painting, used as a metaphor for aesthetic unity.
minor
Also known as the Mona Lisa
First appearance: xxii neighborhood needs the basis of politics
Mona Lisa shows up with force in Appendix: The Training for the New Democracy. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Referenced as the subject of little Michael's critique, serving as an example of how even young children can contribute original viewpoints in a group setting.
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This chapter represents the dramatic climax because it shifts the narrative from diagnosing the problem of fra…
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