Read the excerpt below and answer the question.

i am that gadfly which god has given the state, and all day long and in all places am always fastening upon you, arousing and persuading and reproaching you.

based on the context, what does the word reproaching in this excerpt from the apology most likely mean?

a. escaping from

b. causing injury

c. expressing disapproval

C.expressing disapproval.

In this "apology," Socrates describes his role in Athenian society. He had been accused of corrupting the youth and condemned to commit suicide. However, he is defending his role as a philosopher by saying that he is the one who reminds both the government and the people of their duties. He states that he considers it his duty to always be "arousing and persuading and reproaching" them. In this case, "reproaching" means expressing disapproval at their actions.