The Crito seems intended to exhibit the character of Socrates in one light only, not as the
philosopher, fulfilling a divine mission and trusting in the will of heaven, but simply as the good
citizen, who having been unjustly condemned is willing to give up his life in obedience to the
laws of the state . . .
The days of Socrates are drawing to a close; the fatal ship has been seen off Sunium, as he is
informed by his aged friend and contemporary Crito, who visits him be ...