In Crito, Socrates had been found guilty and is handed down the death sentence. His confidant, Crito, comes to him and urges him to flee to a neighboring state to save him from execution. He sadly informs Crito that he must stay and face death. By deciding against fleeing from the city of Athens, Socrates not only demonstrates loyalty to his government but also proves that he respects his government's decisions and his beliefs. He is also aware that by relocating to another state he would be treated far more harshly then by following the orders of Athens. This is Crito's last chance to save his beloved friend from death. Socrates seems to have his mind made up on what he should do. Can Crito redirect his thinking and save his friend from death?.
Socrates shows respect and he is satisfied with his government. Before the courts made their decision on his execution they gave him the decision of banishment or death. " You made a noble show of indifference if you had to die, and in fact preferred death, as you said to banishment- (Plato 851). As you can see he chose to stay and die a noble countryman. He never went into other parts of different states either unless his government urged him to do so. If he left now, he would be leaving to disobey his state, when he already decided against fleeing. Still yet, another fact that I would like to mention, is Socrates was raised, and educated in this state, he was married in this state, and raised and educated his children in this state. His respect and loyalty to his government and state surpasses most. By staying in the state of Athens he will .
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" It is never right to do wrong or return a wrong or defend one's self against injury or retaliation-(Plato 848). Socrates believes that you should never return a wrong doing that .
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