conversation between Cephalus and Socrates

Conversation between Cephalus and Socrates

Conversation between Cephalus and Socrates

Introduction

The conversation is a part of Book I of the Republic.

The conversation between Cephalus and Socrates takes place at the house of Cephalus. The house was located near Piraeus. The conversation takes place on the day of the festival of goddess Bendis (also known as Artemis). The son of Cephalus, Polemarchus invites Socrates to his house after the festivities. There Socrates encounters his father, Cephalus and the scene unfolds.

Literary Elements

Setting

As discussed above, the conversation between Cephalus and Socrates takes place at the house of former. Invited by Cephalus's ...