Order out of Chaos 27

Socrates must wait for the ship from Delos to arrive before his execution will take place. Forced to wait over a month since his condemnation, Crito, an old friend of Socrates offers to pay any fine that may set Socrates free. Crito is distressed about the ruling and the imminent demise of his friend and then encourages him to escape. His argument is that he will be criticize for not rescuing him when he had the resources to do so. Socrates argues that even though he has been unjustly charged he must respect the law of the land. He also instructs against returning evil for evil. Socrates’ acceptance of his conviction and punishment put him in position of renown.