Jane asked:

"What universal human characteristic is shown in the Apology?" — How would you answer something
like that?

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I like it that you're not asking someone to answer it for you but want to learn HOW to answer such
questions. Here are some ideas....

1. Read the Apology.More than once, preferably.

2. Think about what a "universal human characteristic" is. Well, to start with, a characteristic that all
humans have. Think of examples. Having two legs is a trivial one. But obviously here were are not
talking about such physical characteristics. What other kinds of characteristics are there?
Psychological? Moral? ....

3. Think about how what people say reveal what kinds of people they are. Think of someone you
know. How would you describe him/ her? What has the person said/ done that makes you describe
him/ her like this?

4. Now think about whether this person has any qualities that all human beings have. How is he/she
similar to you? To other people you know? Are there things that are common to all of you? How is this
reflected in your words and actions?

5. repeat 3. and 4. for Socrates in the Apology.

Berta Black