FADE IN
EXT. ATHENS – DAY
We open to a sunny day in Athens. The bustling marketplace is filled with people bartering for goods and services. We see a group of citizens gathered around a man in a toga. This is SOCRATES, the famous philosopher.
SOCRATES:
Good day, my fellow Athenians! I have come to ask you a question. What is the meaning of life?
The crowd begins to murmur.
CITIZEN 1:
The meaning of life is to live a good life and help others.
SOCRATES:
And how do we determine what is a good life?
CITIZEN 2:
By living according to the laws of our society.
SOCRATES:
But what if the laws of our society are unjust?
The crowd begins to murmur in agreement. Socrates looks around, waiting for an answer.
CITIZEN 3:
Then we must find a way to change the laws, or find a way to live outside of them.
SOCRATES:
Very good! So, the meaning of life is to find a way to live a good life, even if the laws of our society are unjust.
The crowd cheers in agreement. Socrates smiles and looks out into the crowd.
SOCRATES:
Now go forth and find your own meaning of life!
FADE OUT