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Primary Readings (The Apology (Counter argument by Socrates (2nd Argument:…
Primary Readings
The Apology
Charges against Socrates: Not recognizing gods, corrupting young boys
Socrates is not trying to persuade, just trying to tell the truth, not an accomplished speaker
Main accusers: Meletus, Anytus, Lycoon
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Refusal to accept fees made people wonder if he was demographic or oligarchic, but his reputation was caused by wisdom
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Charephron asks oracle is there are any men wiser, oracle says no
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Antigone
Polynices is not allowed to be buried because he was a traitor , and Creon promises death to anyone who buries him
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Criminal in eyes of Nomos, good and Themis
Ismene still loves Antigone, and is a self-controlled woman. Ismene does not want to break the law
Adrastus: One of 7 against Thebes, King of Argos. Capaneus: tried to climb wall and set fire to Thebes,
Antigone defies Creon and buries him, and get sentenced to be buried alive
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Teiresias: Old wise man, tells off Creon
Cyclops
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Begins with Silenus, father of Satyrs
Odysseus gets Silenus drunk, allows for conquering of Cyclops
Cyclops: Disregard for gods, hubris