philosophy: Plato Republic

To the best of your ability explain what Plato is trying to say about the relation between philosophy and public opinion in Book VI up through p. 174, 500c.  Why is philosophy not popular?  What is the best that the philosopher can hope for in relation to the opinion of the many?   Your paper should quote the text, have a works cited page in MLA format, and be at least two pages double-spaced.  Make sure your name is on every page, and  please staple the paper together in the top left corner.