The Apology

Choose One:

“The Apology” (of Socrates) by Plato http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1656

“The Aeneid” by Virgil http://classics.mit.edu/Virgil/aeneid.html

“Beowulf” by Anglo-Saxons https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/basis/beowulf.asp

After reading one of the above selections complete the following:

One Page Typed Paper (minimum length)
Single Spaced
Font Size no larger than 12
Turn in by deadline.
Turn in via Canvas
Do not write a summary
Include: Identifications, Analysis & Reaction

Write a 3 paragraph, one page paper. Please use the following format.

Paragraph #1: Identifications

Using specific terms, people, places from history (the powerpoints and/or textbook) connect the reading to specific historical developments. This paragraph must have 5-7 specific terms in complete sentence and paragraph format. Do not write a summary.

Paragraph #2: Analysis

Analyze the reading for its importance and value. All of these readings are very old, so why do we still bother reading them today? What is their value to us? Why are they important? Analyze the reading in paragraph format.

Paragraph #3: Reaction

There are the suggested Analyses that you can follow up:

Trial of Socrates – Socrates is the foundation of all Western Philosophy and the first of the great thinkers, his life and teachings greatly influence The West – how does his trial & execution show the importance of Freedom of Speech and Religion?

The Aeneid- What is the Greco-Roman Heritage and how is the Aeneid an example of this tradition? Include examples of Greco-Roman influence on our society. How does the Aeneid connect with and tie into other mythology we have already discussed/learned about in class?