"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter"
-- Martin Luther King Jr.
Chariell's Socratic Civics offers thoughtful exploration of government affairs, U.S. history, and literature through the lens of critical questioning and civic engagement. It unpacks the ideas, events, and stories that shape democracy and society today.
This essay examines George Orwell's 1984 and its enduring relevance in 2025, drawing parallels between the novel’s themes and contemporary challenges in American society.
This essay explains why Martin Luther King Jr. did more than any other historical figure to expand human freedom, showing how his words, nonviolent action, and moral clarity changed not only laws, but how people understood justice and equality.
NOTE: This essay was originally submitted to the John Locke Institute Essay Competition, where it received a Recognition distinction.
Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On calls for empathy and understanding in response to war, inequality, and social division. Through compassion rather than anger, Gaye urges listeners to recognize shared humanity and take moral responsibility for creating meaningful change.
Socratic Civics is created by Gianzack Chariell, a student passionate about government, history, and literature. Through critical thinking and analysis, Gianzack explores how history and literature shape our understanding of democracy and society today.
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