Reconstruct and analyze the arguments for and against the escape in the Crito. The basis for arguing against flight is explained by Socrates to Crito. While Crito believes that there should be no questions involved in getting Socrates out of prison, Socrates thinks otherwise. The basis on which Socrates argues is that the break would be against the Laws of Athens. Socrates points out that breaking the laws would in turn lead to other civilized states banning him from living there. Socrates is also worried that if he were to break the rules, the underworld would judge him harshly for his actions against the laws of his city. Through reading Crito, it is quite evident that Socrates has fully accepted the execution and has no fear of death. While Crito argues that Socrates cannot surrender to death so easily and is concerned about what opinions one might have at the expense of Socrates going straight to execution; Socrates reminds Crito that the opinions of others should not matter. Crito is quick to point out that they have many friends who can help Socrates and welcome him. Crito is worried that people will form opinions about him that he cares more about his money than his friend. Socrates believes that since he lived a fulfilling and contented life in Athens, that he should agree with the end result regarding the laws of the city. Even if his choice is a bit subdued, the fact remains that Socrates is helped into prison under false beliefs and so it is up to the reader to decide whether or not Socrates could escape and not actually break the laws. Crito states that if Socrates does not attempt to escape, he will leave his children fatherless. Socrates recognizes that… middle of paper… is capable of keeping one in prison, when those laws are upheld by people with conflicting goals. I have to side with Crito when it comes to leaving Socrates' friends and family behind just because Socrates is too proud to break the laws. It seems that Socrates doesn't want to make the effort to leave Athens and try to live in exile just to stay alive a little longer. While it is moral to obey the laws at all costs, I believe that moral “rules” should be ignored when one is being served unfairly by those same laws. Socrates is happy with the life he has lived and has no intention of breaking the laws now, which he has rightly followed all his life. The whole meaning in Crito is defined quite clearly. Socrates believes in always obeying the laws, regardless of the circumstances, even if it means staying in prison until you are wrongly executed..