In any case of law, when one is considering truth and justice, one must first look at the validity of the court and of the entity of authority itself. ... Puzzled by these allegations, Socrates stated the reason behind the questioning of people's wisdom was bespoken by the gods through the Oracle at Delphi, noting specifically these were the same gods the other Athenians worshiped. ... He continues, stating he only has emotions if they are first authorized by reason, so there is no resaon to be afraid of death when he knows nothing about it. Death is one of two things for Socrates: "ei...

• Word Count: 1628
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

He begins to believe that, "since coming to this country he had caused nothing but hardship to these poor Christians The only thing he had to offer was his life and his death,"" (Endo 81). ... - The truth of His teaching stood firm as His witness at his trial. ... Rodrigues failed to realize that the Lord chooses to be silent when there is nothing more to be said. ... Therefore, we will now examine only "secular martyrs,"" cases of individuals who have died for causes that had little or nothing to do with religion. ... Yet, as the book notes, Okonkwo quickly discovers that "Umuofia would no...

• Word Count: 1670
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

Most of the time he will learn a lesson, realize some truth, or derive some meaning through the events of the novel. ... Dalloway and other characters feel nothing, at leas Septimus feels something, and unfortunately that something is pain. Septimus knew that his life would never get any better than it was right now and just decided to end it on that high note. ...

• Word Count: 1558
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School