# Anytus — Dialogues character guide

> Anytus in Dialogues by Plato.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0041-apology

## Who they are

Powerful Athenian who prosecutes Socrates.

## In the story

### [Meno](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_se/chapters/meno)

Appears briefly as a critic of the Sophists and warns Socrates about speaking ill of them, foreshadowing his role in Socrates' trial.

### [Meno](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_se/chapters/meno)

Appears later in the dialogue, warning Socrates about speaking ill of sophists and foreshadowing his role in Socrates' trial.

### [Apology](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_se/chapters/apology)

One of Socrates' accusers, representing the political and democratic interests.

### [Apology](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_se/chapters/apology)

A key accuser, referenced by Socrates as advising the jury to condemn him.

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