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Crito argues that Socrates should escape because if he does not, Crito will lose a dear friend and Socrates’ children will lose their father, who was meant to teach and to raise them. Crito also make the argument that it may bring him embarrassment if Socrates is executed and may imply that Crito did not have enough wealth to bribe the guards and free him. This shows us the corruption that was prevalent in the Athenian government and how the failure to exploit the flaws in the justice system was actually seen as something of a mark of

“Fine.” Luke’s husky voice spoke up. “Let’s watch her regret her choice later.” he mumbled under his breath.

Plato’s Apology was simply his version of Socrates’ speech during his defense against the charges leveled against him. Those charges related to the failure to observe the beliefs, which existed at that time. In the Crito, in which Socrates conversed with Crito, who was a wealthy individual, Socrates holds that it is wrong to punish an injustice, with another form of injustice. In fact, he even turns down the offer by Crito to assist him to escape from the prison confines for the charges that he was facing. As the dialogue takes place in a prison cell, it is evident that a criminal offence has been committed, and that the justice system is effective in as far as serving justice to offenders is concerned. In spite of Crito offering to assist Socrates to escape from prison, he declines the offer, and instead educates his wealthy friend on the need to have respect for the justice system.

To begin, Plato explains the story of Socrates and how his settlement has failed him and sentenced him upon an unjust trial. The Five Dialogues focus on the reality of Socrates’ life and the frustrations that he must face in order to define his own actions. Euthyphro answers Socrates on the premises of murdering a stranger by saying:

Socrates’ decision to disregard his friends and disciples help was justifiable. Although initially Crito’s argument is compelling, Socrates paints a far stronger picture of the moral rightness that Crito draws on for his argument. Crito attempts to sway Socrates by conjuring a sense of guilt within him. By saying “you are betraying your sons” and “I feel ashamed on your behalf” (Plato, Crito 45d-45e) Crito is trying to make Socrates virtuous side flare up. However, this approach pushes Socrates to make an argument that embodies the law as a person and thus allows Socrates to treat mans relationship with the law the same as with other men.

Another story of Socrates impacting the life of an individual is shown by the dialogue that he had with a young man he met at a wrestling school named Lysis. Socrates admitted to

Since he had asked the audience at the beginning of his defense to not interrupt him even if something he said disturbed them, he now uses that to his advantage to and asked himself a question as if it were from a thoughtful member of the jury. The fictional person, Socrates uses to once again work his words around the court to make them think in the way that he wishes them too. He infers that his primary argument was sufficient and uses the query to lead into his next topic of discussion: his wisdom. Socrates’ has already made it know to the court that he is a wise man and he has eloquently persuaded them that he is not as bad a man as rumors would have them believe. During the second part of his argument, Socrates addresses in greater detail than the previous, his view of philosophy and takes a stance defending it. Interestingly enough, this is still being used to clear Socrates’ name and acquit him of his “crimes.” He seeks to clarify the reason that rumors about him came about in the first place. He speaks first of the Delphic Oracle and how the god told Chaerephon, regarding Socrates, that no man was wiser than he and how in an effort to bring a counter-argument to the god, the philosopher set out to interrogate men considered wise. Socrates also cites that another source of the Athenians’ distaste towards him was rooted in the youth that he taught, who

“So you’re leaving?” Her announcement causes my chest to constrict. Don’t leave me. Please don’t abandon me. Stay! “Okay, well….”

“‘No, no I an’t going. Let Eliza go it’s her rights. I wouldn’t be the one to say no… If I must

MELISSA: Elijah, I am extremely sorry for my actions earlier, I do still respect you for who you are. I am sorry to have to say this Elijah, but if we end our relationship now, it will save us the pain of doing it later.

Crito suggested that people would think that he wasn’t willing to spend the money and that he value money above friends (“Crito”, 2). This may be true but Socrates responded by saying that he should not value or listen to other people’s opinions if they were to degrade you or misinform you because they are worthless. Socrates explain that people should listen to words that can better one self or words that are actually worth listening to. He gave an example in the dialogue, which he explains that good opinions come from the wise, while the worthless ones come from the ignorant (“Crito”, 4). Socrates explains that a man in training should only listen to his trainer and that the trainee should be fearful for the criticism and should only welcome the praises for only that person. If the trainee was to dishonor his master or trainers opinions and honors others those who knew nothing about the topic or subject, then the trainee is just causing harm to himself (“Crito”, 4). Socrates is suggesting that people shouldn’t care for other people’s thoughts and opinions unless they are bettering

“Unfortunately, you made your choice so now, I’m making mine.” Without looking back, she walked into the clinic, leaving Sam alone and heartbroken.

“Jan, I really need to speak with you. I completely understand that what happened between Katie and me was wrong, but by you telling Shannon, it has not only created issues between Shannon and me, but also has me feeling a bit uneasy about confiding in you."

(A discussion of Socrates’ characteristics, in Plato’s The Republic, that make him so enthralling as an individual)

“Great job everyone!!!!” Ms. V says, smiling as she packs up the camera. “You can go!” Cassie heads out the door, planning what she’s going to tell her parents about this good day.