The Greek word “apologia” translates into the English word meaning “apology”. By definition, apology is described as a regretful acknowledgment of an offense or failure. In comparison to the current day definition, apology used to be defined as making a speech in favor of another person's defense. In Plato’s “Apology”, there is a set focus of Socrates being prosecuted for impety, but in this case, Socrates is in the courtroom. Plato finally comes to a conclusion that Socrates is indeed guilty. Towards the beginning, there is a seems to be one goal that is trying to be reached, which in this case is to prove that Socrates is innocent. Through the defense in the case, it becomes apparent that Plato’s intentional goal was to build the perfect
