Fri Sep 22

 

Lualdi 3:1  Thucydides Funeral Oration of Pericles

 

Write a paper in which you incorporate all of the following questions:

• What does Pericles represent as unique about Athens in comparison to her adversaries?
• What does this source reveal about the relationship of the individual and to the state?
• If your loved one had died in battle, would you find this oration consoling?  Why or why not?

 

 

Lualdi 3:2  Plato Apology of Socrates

 

Write a paper incorporating all of the following questions:

• What are the reasons that Socrates is being brought to judgment? Look at both the accusations and Socrates’ explanation for his having so many enemies.
• What does this selection reveal about Socrates’ concept of wisdom, beliefs, and methods of teaching?
• What is your opinion of him after reading the source?

 

 

Lualdi 3:3  Euphiletus A Husband Speaks in his own Defense

 

Write a paper incorporating all of the following questions:

• What does the source reveal about expectations of Athenian women?
• How does the husband justify his actions?
• Why does he think adultery is such a serious crime?