Neanderthal Messiah — 52

Litter on Dais, Athens Center -IV

[His students surrounding him.]

Last gasps,

As Sokrates

Is poisoned

Post hunger strike

By himself

In public

…

[Plato kneels close, listening — little Ari behind, over his shoulder.]

‘- I

Vote

Co-education.’

[Sokrates dies.]

…

[His students prepare.]