Who Socrates Is

Throughought the "Apology" we see a variety of labels put on Socrates. Most of these are accustions brought againt him. He is charged with corrupting the youth by his teachings of sky and earth; creating new dieties; and disacknowledge of the gods. These seem to tarnish the image that I believe Socrates tries to make for himself. Socrates is simply a seeker of truth. Through truth, it is my understanding that one can leave a moral and virtuous life. When discussing how he is going to defend himself Socrates says, "...concentrate your attention on whether what I say is just or not, for the excellence of a judge lies in this, as that of a speaker lies in telling the truth".