The Death of Socrates

          Today in class, we discussed the life of Socrates in depth. What his trial was like. What he might have said that got him voted guilty. Most people think he was cocky. That he told the government the city was stupid and he was the one keeping it functioning. Just being sassy in general. His punishment was to drink a cup of hemlock. The painting, The Death of Socrates, depicts what it might have been like to be there when he drank the hemlock. The painting makes Socrates look like a superhero due to his courageous choice to just drink the poison without hesitation. He also stood by what he believed in and was never sorry for it. So many people admired Socrates. Because of this, the painting also has people in distress all around him. Socrates is known as one of the greatest philosophers because of his teachings, admiration from others, and his noble death.