Interesting take.

It is as if Socrates were punished, not for himself, but for what he stood for, and yet he is the one who receives the punishment, and what he stood for remains.

On the one hand, by their repentance the Athenians recognise the individual greatness of the man; but on the other hand (and this is the closer sense) they also recognise that this principle in Socrates, which is pernicious and hostile to them - the introduction of new gods and disrespect for parents - has itself already entered their own minds, that they themselves are already in this dichotomy, that in Socrates they have only condemned their own.

I tend to agree with this. Despite believing that the accusations made against Socrates are unfounded.

his individuality has been shattered, surrendered, but his cause has remained, brought forth precisely through him.

They could do nothing against a man who is more than his body, apparently.

Thank you so much for taking the time, I really appreciate it. :)