Final answer:
Crito presents three arguments for Socrates to escape: Crito's reputation, the welfare of Socrates' children, and the injustice of the verdict. Socrates refuses, adhering to the principle that one should not return a wrong for a wrong and maintain his moral integrity.
Step-by-step explanation:
Crito makes three arguments to persuade Socrates to escape from prison:
- Crito's reputation is at stake because people expect him to help his friend with his wealth, suggesting that not assisting Socrates would dishonor Crito's reputation.
- Socrates escaping would benefit his children as he could raise them in a virtuous manner instead of leaving them as orphans.
- The opinion that accepting an unjust verdict is wrong, and since the jury has wronged Socrates by convicting him incorrectly, he should not accept the verdict and should rather flee.
However, Socrates counters these arguments by asserting that two wrongs do not make a right and emphasizes his commitment to justice and his belief in the importance of following the Laws of Athens, including accepting the outcome of his trial.