Who Is Perikles 'The Peloponnesian War'?
In The Peloponnesian War, by Thucydides, translated by Steven Lattimore, Perikles celebrates many aspects of Athenian society in his funeral oration; the form of government, the celebrations or events that take place as well as attraction sites, and the type of education for children (92, 93).
Perikles starts off by stating that their form of government, a Democracy, is different from their neighboring countries and that it is “…being administered in the interest not of the few but the many,” (92). In other words, the government is intended to work primarily for the people. Perikles then claims that their city-state offers entertainment and attractions “which drives away cares,” and gives people a pleasant time (92). Furthermore, Perikles
directly states that their education is for children to “pursue manhood with laborious training,” (93).
In addition, the United States compares to Athens in many ways. They are both different in the form of education, were in Athens education consisted of training (93) and in the United States education consists of learning more than one material or subject in a classroom setting. In Athens, everything is obtainable for everyone (92), while the United States has limits to what is accessible for all. However, society in Athens and in the United States are also similar. The form of government is intended to account for “the many” (92) or the people, everyone has equal rights, everyone has freedom, and we generally abide the law (92). In addition, we both offer attraction sites and events (depending on the state or city in the United States) and use products or goods from other countries (trade with other countries).
Perikles starts off by stating that their form of government, a Democracy, is different from their neighboring countries and that it is “…being administered in the interest not of the few but the many,” (92). In other words, the government is intended to work primarily for the people. Perikles then claims that their city-state offers entertainment and attractions “which drives away cares,” and gives people a pleasant time (92). Furthermore, Perikles
directly states that their education is for children to “pursue manhood with laborious training,” (93).
In addition, the United States compares to Athens in many ways. They are both different in the form of education, were in Athens education consisted of training (93) and in the United States education consists of learning more than one material or subject in a classroom setting. In Athens, everything is obtainable for everyone (92), while the United States has limits to what is accessible for all. However, society in Athens and in the United States are also similar. The form of government is intended to account for “the many” (92) or the people, everyone has equal rights, everyone has freedom, and we generally abide the law (92). In addition, we both offer attraction sites and events (depending on the state or city in the United States) and use products or goods from other countries (trade with other countries).