Honors class summary of Crito by Plato

Crito
This dialogue between Socrates and Crito concerns civil disobedience. Crito has many compelling reasons with which he tries to convince Socrates to agree with the plan to escape his approaching death. Though Crito's proposition is tempting, Socrates chooses to fulfill his obligation to the state, even to death.
This dialogue is mainly Socrates beliefs and reasons for his behavior. Socrates lays a solid foundation upon which he explains his obligation to abide by the laws. The foundation is composed of public opinion, doing wrong, and fulfillment of one's obligations. Addressing pub…