PREPARE To prepare for this assignment, you must do both of these things (in any order):
Read the required supplemental book by Plato entitled The Trial and Death of Socrates.
Watch Episode 3 (titled Empire of Mind, 55 minutes) of the PBS mini-series The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08UtxuyI9ok]
WRITE In at least 3 pages (typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12 point, one inch margins), write your reaction to the material, citing at least 3 supporting quotes from the book, and at least 3 supporting quotes from the documentary. What thoughts occurred to you as you read the book and viewed the episode? Did the material make you think of anything from your own life? In what way does it connect to the textbook content? This assignment is creative, analytical and evaluative. Do not write a book report or a summary of the book. As long as you write in prose, your work might take the shape of a first-person reaction to the material, a letter, or
a journal entry. Feel free to email me with questions about the content or format prior to writing your paper.
Additionally, within the introductory paragraphs of your reaction paper, answer the following questions about the material:
Of what was Socrates accused and why?
How did he defend himself?
How did he react to the verdict and what was his demeanor as it was carried out?
Please FORMAT your paper using these precise guidelines. Your paper must be:
at least 3 pages in length
typed, double-spaced, with one-inch margins, using the 12-point Times New Roman font
attached as either a Microsoft Word document (.docx file) or a PDF file that can be opened on my end with one click (See start here module for software requirements if necessary). Remember, if it does not load into Bright Space or cannot be opened within Bright Space, it cannot be graded. Call CNM IT at 224-HELP if you require assistance with this.
cited according to the format with which you feel most comfortable (MLA, APA, etc.)