Have students compare the two arguments in this light. Then discuss whether Socrates is justified in portraying The Law in personal terms. Discuss also how we invoke the law in our own arguments about right and wrong. Have students examine this facet of the argument by imagining other characters in the Athenian jail. Conclude the lesson by having students consider whether this Socratic argument still holds today, finding examples in contemporary American society to demonstrate their point of view.
Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts.
Students conduct research on issues and interests by generating ideas and questions, and by posing problems.