It was argued in my history class the Oration, which was evidentally standardized for all war memorial observances, bears some resemblance to the famous Gettysburg Address of Abraham Lincoln. Both have Political overtones. Both are related to War losses. If I recall correctly the Periclean eulogy starts out ( Our Form of Government...) He started out swinging politics! Half Way Up ( pun intended)./
In the individual participation in the democracy
The funeral oration was important to them because it not only honored their dead (as was tradition) but he praised democracy, praised Athens, and encouraged the Athenians to fight bravely for their city.
The funeral oration was important to them because it not only honored their dead (as was tradition) but he praised democracy, praised Athens, and encouraged the Athenians to fight bravely for their city.
pericles died when the plague swept throug Athens and lost 2 sons
cause he DID
Funeral Oration.
The purpose of the funeral oration is not only to respect the departed, but also to instill the citizens' national pride and a passion to fight for Athens.
17 years na siya dre?
Thucydides
Thucydides
Pericles .
Its a famous quote from Pericles' Funeral Oration