This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A What central idea does Socrates present in paragraph 4? No one is certain what happens after death, so there is no need to be concerned. Death is undoubtedly a state of nonexiste nce from which one cannot be awakened. People who are righteous in this life should look forward to another existence after death. Since both ideas about what happens after death are positive, death can be considered positive.

Part A<br />The central idea that Socrates presents in paragraph 4 is that people who are righteous in this life should look forward to another existence after death.<br /><br />Part B<br />Which of the following best supports the central idea presented in Part A?<br />A) Socrates argues that the soul is immortal and will continue to exist after death.<br />B) Socrates suggests that death is a peaceful state of rest.<br />C) Socrates states that the afterlife is a place of eternal punishment.<br />D) Socrates claims that death is a natural part of life and should not be feared.<br /><br />Answer: A) Socrates argues that the soul is immortal and will continue to exist after death.