You Are a Platonist. Your Friend, also a Student, Has Just Been Condemned to Death by the Athenian Court. Write a Letter Preparing Him for His Last Hours

My dear Aias,
For the first time in a long time I am lost for words, so there is some good news for you at least. I wonder is it will do any good to ask how you are feeling. I think it is probably obvious that you have many negative feelings. I propose then that we spend the duration of this letter meditating on what your execution implies so that you me be better prepared for the inevitable. I can not think of a greater gift to give you than that of a peaceful death.
I am almost drawn to a case I have read and heard about it my studies. …