Socrates proposed two possibilities for what will happen after he dies: either his physical being will die while his soul continues life elsewhere, or his death will be like an eternal sleep without dreams or awareness. Because neither of his proposed ideas for afterlife cause any reasons for concern, and because of Socrates’ confidence in his good character, he did not fear the death penalty put against him. Rather than beg and embarrass himself in front of the court in an attempt to avoid the death penalty, Socrates continued to stand firm with his beliefs. This can be seen in artist Jacques­Louis David’s portrayal of Socrates’ death. In his painting Socrates is deeply engaged in philosophical conversation with others while blindly reaching