Gorgias

What is the author's tone in Gorgias by Plato?

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Both Socrates and Gorgias express with precision and brevity. Socrates uses various metaphors and myths to advance his argument. His questions are to the point to manifest beliefs and feelings. They condemn each other with little sensitivity, as it is more crucial to reach the point even though it can be painful to the other side. The references made transfer between depth and surface while the dialogue is often interrupted and even ceased by one party. The language consists of statements and refutations. Through dialogue, philosophical issues and meanings are considered while also being disputed, and refuted.

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