Comparisons: Greece and Garcia

Hey Bloggy Buddies! Today in class we researched some words that related to Ancient Greece. After we finished, we were told our assignment for tonight was to find similarities between "A Letter to Garcia" (essay I reviewed in my last blog) and the examples we observed in our findings from our research on Ancient Greece. Enjoy! <3
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"A Letter to Garcia" is an inspirational letter written by Elbert Hubbard that tells the story of how Rowan was able to carry an incredibly crucial letter to Garcia, the leader of the Insurgents, when the United States and Spain were at war. It also tells an opinionated definition of the ideal laborer.
I believe that Socrates is a perfect example of the 'ideal laborer' that Hubbard spoke of. Since everyone's idea of the perfect employee is different, there really is no exact definition; despite what Hubbard argues. Socrates was regarded incredibly high by many, yet despised by others, which is why he was accused of 'refusing to recognize the gods recognized by the state' and of 'corrupting the youth'. His accusers were just like Hubbard in the way of how they each had their own specific idea of what the perfect professional individual said and did. To them, Socrates did not fit the part. He was eventually forced to be his own killer as his sentence was death by poison. Socrates also possessed the qualities that Hubbard named is his description, including intelligence, independence, and responsibility. However, just as Socrates' unfortunate tale told, even the perfect worker isn't perfect to some.
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I really enjoyed learning Socrates' story and seeing how it connected to "A Letter to Garcia". Go check them both out! Until next time! 
Your Pal,
Bren

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