Essay #1

 Arete is courage and strength in the face of adversity. Socrates demonstrated this by believing in his method even though he was being put to death because of it. He had a choice, Socrates didn't have to die he could of apologized and said he would never do it again. But he chose to die because he believed in his government and his method. Arete also means of great excellence, which he also showed. He walked around the streets teaching children and adults just by asking questions about what they think. Not by answering questions or telling them things he simply just asked them questions. Socrates showed people that what they thought mattered and that you should always stand up for what you believe in.