Today's class was more serious than usual. We talked about the world of college and beyond it might look far away to me today as I think I just started my freshman year of high school the decisions and habits I decide to make now will guide me on my path to college. If I am goofing off in class, not doing what I'm suppose to on my tablet, or not paying attention to my teachers. We learned that we should always do our job and to not be lazy or find excuses. Like Rowan he was told to deliver the message to General Garcia and did it without asking any questions. He did not ask someone else to accompany him he just did as he was told. It is important for us to not ask questions and just do the object at hand. Rowan didn't even ask where Garcia was he just traveled to Cuba and in 4 days he exited the other side of the country with the message delivered. Most people are not like Rowan and ask a whole bunch of questions while doing one simple task, but there are still some that are not lazy and do what they are told. It is my personal responsibility to do what I am told no one is going to force me in college I will have to be responsible enough to do it on my own. This story was a pep talk to start high school with some energy and the right track so I will continue on this track throughout my life. To be that kid that does what is right and the way it was meant to be done.
arete- as valor and virtue, making up good character
polis- an ancient Greek city or state
Socrates- Athenian philosopher
The Socratic method- A method used by Socrates which was to teach by questions and answers
death of Socrates- Socrates was considered to be nonreligious and there was a vote to see his punishment. They ultimately voted for him to have the death penalty.
the date 508 B.C.- Zeus died
Agora- It was the center of Athens
what the Ancient Greeks meant if they called you an idiot- having bad judgement in public and political matters, not participating in votes, and being self centered
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