Why does Socrates reject Crito's offer of escape?

Essay from the year 2014 in the subject Philosophy - Miscellaneous, grade: 1,3, University of Stirling (Philosophy), course: From Plato to Existentialism - Socrates' Apology, language: English, abstract: Throughout his life Socrates was concerned with morality, justness and the soul. The Apology and Crito tell the story of his trial and imprisonment. He presents his opinions in his conversational ...