Son of Cephalus. He is the cheerful and stubborn host who insists on bringing Socrates home at the beginning of the dialogue. With his father withdrawing from the discussion, he takes over his father's poetic conception of justice (from Simonides), described as 'doing good to friends and harm to enemies.' However, when Socrates presents the argument that 'due to misperception, a person can harm both friends and enemies alike' through wisdom and analogies, he becomes stalled and immediately acknowledges his contradiction.
An educated young Greek citizen who continues the wealth and business of Cephalus.
A lively, energetic young man who has accompanied the festival in the ceremonial area.
Kephalos
His father, whose inheritance he maintains.
Sokrates
The master he respects.
Thrasymakhos
The sophist whose logic he does not accept.