For this assignment, you must respond (in first person – “I”) to the following prompt. Imagine yourself in a situation similar to that of Socrates, where you are being brought to judgement (maybe in the legal system, or the court of public opinion, o in defense of an unpopular opinion) and called upon to defend your ideas. We have all, at one time or another, been in disagreement with friends, family, or the culture over an idea that we hold significant.
Compose your response in the form of a dialogue (2 monologues), each written in first person, the person of the speaker.
1. Describe the “charges” brought against you, and the arguments that your accusers may use to support the charges.
(This Speaker #1, your accuser.)
2. Write your “Apologia”, or defense for your actions and attitudes.
(This is Speaker #2, you explaining your beliefs and actions.)
Remember: In this instance, as with Socrates at his trial, “apology” does not mean “I’m sorry”. it is the “explanation and justification for one’s actions”.
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