turning against family.
Socrates refuses to escape from prison because he believes it would violate the laws of Athens which he lived by. He also argues that fleeing would undermine the authority of the legal system and the social contract between citizens and the state. Furthermore, he believes that facing death with dignity is more important than preserving his own life at the expense of his principles.
Crito tries to persuade Socrates to flee Athens and avoid his impending execution. Crito argues that it is unjust to let Socrates die when he has the opportunity to escape, and that his death would be a loss to his friends and family. Socrates ultimately refuses, choosing to abide by the laws of the state and accept his fate.
Phillip refuses to speak to Timothy when he shows up with three lobsters because he is angry and upset about his current situation. Phillip is blind and stranded on an island after their shipwreck, and he resents Timothy for not being able to prevent it or help him regain his sight. The lobsters do not change how Phillip feels, as he is more focused on his feelings of frustration and helplessness.
During his struggle with the suitors, Odysseus refuses to back down or compromise his position as rightful king of Ithaca. He also refuses to reveal his true identity until the right moment.
Odysseus rejects Eurymachus' offer, telling him that there can be no repayment for the wrongs that have been done in his house. Odysseus seeks justice and refuses any form of compensation for the suitors' actions.
Socrates refuses to escape from prison because he believes it would violate the laws of Athens which he lived by. He also argues that fleeing would undermine the authority of the legal system and the social contract between citizens and the state. Furthermore, he believes that facing death with dignity is more important than preserving his own life at the expense of his principles.
contract is terminated
Crito tries to persuade Socrates to flee Athens and avoid his impending execution. Crito argues that it is unjust to let Socrates die when he has the opportunity to escape, and that his death would be a loss to his friends and family. Socrates ultimately refuses, choosing to abide by the laws of the state and accept his fate.
They might be fired or their contract will be terminated. If that person's manager is nice enough, they might just be let off
No. This would be a contract dispute that should be referred to your state labor division.
Read your contract language. If you can prove they received it (cancelled check), then you should be fine .. if not .. you may be SOL.
because they don't want to...
hubris
not much. it is more ethics. If he still refuses, go to small claims court.
Because he is lazy and refuses to study
Howard Roark refuses the contract because he only wishes to construct buildings in his own modernistic style, which conflicts with what the client thinks he wants. If Roark constructs what the client wants it will dilute the portfolio of his work, and Roark would find it harder to find the types of clients that he wants to design for.
"Because it is my name!"