nging todefine the divine within us and to help other realize their potential, as well (although this is noteasy at times). Love helps us find ourselves and the world we live in. If you were to followDiotima’s words it’s like climbing a stair case getting to the top slowly, but surely increasing yourunderstanding of what truly is (the absolutes) for each riser that you step on. I agree with Diatima that this experience is ultimately the most meaningful of all the human experiences. This writer was well aware of the sexual overtones that existed throughout this work. Though, most of them involved Socrates in some way. What was most intriguing is thatSocrates’ whole thought process seemed to be changing to be in agreement with Diatima. This isvery evident in the ending when he discusses the idea that writers of tragedy should be able towrite comedies. It was felt that this was a final reference to love; that is, love brings bothhappiness and sadness to it embrace. As the story ends and Socrates goes to his home and bed. This writer couldn’t help but think that Aristodemus was a lover of Socrates and that Socratesenjoyed physical love much more than achieving the love of the forms. ...
