64c-64e (English Notes) Flashcards
1
Q
Why is the structure of the first paragraph in this extract important.
A
Plato has Socrates display this part of the argument in an almost obsessively balanced manner to perhaps present his argument as more believable. For example choris mee […] choris dee
2
Q
why is “ὠγαθέ” important?
A
“ὠγαθέ” is emphatic; it’s like saying ‘oh good friend’ and is a method for moving forward the argument
3
Q
Why is listing in this extract important?
A
It leads up to the climax of “peri to soma”
4
Q
what is the verb of enthusiasm in this extract?
A
“espudakenai” plato is playing around with verbs of interest in this passage
