MOCK TRIAL OF SOCRATES
PRESENTED BY WCS 8TH GRADERS
april 13, 2017
399 bcE - TRIAL OF SOCRATES
Thank you to eighth grade parents and grandparents, teachers and friends who joined the Assembly of Athens as jurors.
The 399 B.C. trial of Socrates was re-enacted by the eighth graders, and their guests participated by casting their votes. Socrates was charged with “corrupting the youth of Athens ” and “undermining their religious beliefs.” Socrates faced death by hemlock if found guilty. In their carefully crafted chitons and himations the speakers used their research from Plato’s Apology, Crito, and Phaedo, as well as other sources to sway the jury to their side.
Socrates lives!
Socrates lives!
1ST HOUR Socrates - Played by Leah I. - found innocent
3rd hour Socrates - played by Caitlin M. - Found innocent
4th hour sOCRATES - played by Harun R.- fOUND innocent
5th hour SOCRATES - played by Greyson B.. - FOUND Innocent
After the trial, the students enjoyed a
wonderful Mediterranean Feast and dancing led by their classmates. A special thank you to Rita Mattar, Brenda Issa and Jihane Zakharia for providing this delicious meal, and all of the organization and decorating which made it a true celebration!
wonderful Mediterranean Feast and dancing led by their classmates. A special thank you to Rita Mattar, Brenda Issa and Jihane Zakharia for providing this delicious meal, and all of the organization and decorating which made it a true celebration!
