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Twenty-First Century Gadfly: Rewriting Crito

JOSEPH: Sophia, I’ve been looking everywhere for you! Ever since I heard that you got the notice that you’re supposed to be drafted into the war, I’ve been running all over trying to get ahold of you. I didn’t think that I’d find you wandering around town like it was just another day!

SOPHIA: Well, Joseph, it is another day. Besides, I’m not in prison yet. If I should begin to live any differently just because imprisonment is awaiting me, wouldn’t it reflect poorly on how I’ve decided to spend my time thus far in my life?

JOSEPH: I suppose… Continue reading

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