Pericles
Who gives the Funeral Oration?
Pericles
What city is being praised throughout the speech?
Athens
Who is being honored in the speech?
The soldiers who died in battle.
What political value is especially important in the speech?
Democracy.
What is the main purpose of the speech?
To honor the dead and praise Athens.
What was Pericles trying to do with his speech?
Honor the soldiers who died and praise Athens.
What type of government does Athens have?
Democracy.
Why did these soldiers fight?
To protect Athens and its way of life.
What does Pericles emphasize about Athenian citizens?
They have freedom and responsibilities as citizens.
What does Pericles want Athenians to feel?
Pride in their city.
What does Pericles say about the Athenian government?
Athens is democratic and gives citizens a role in government.
What does Pericles say Athenians value besides military strength?
Freedom, culture, education, and civic participation.
What does Pericles say about their sacrifice?
Their sacrifice helped preserve Athens.
What does Pericles say about courage?
Athenians show courage by defending their city.
What is one major theme?
Sacrifice for one's community.
Why does Pericles spend so much time praising Athens?
He wants to show that Athens is worth fighting and dying for.
How does Pericles describe the relationship between citizens and the city?
Citizens contribute to and take pride in their city.
What kind of legacy do the soldiers leave behind?
They are remembered for their courage and sacrifice.
How does freedom connect to Athens' success?
Freedom allows citizens to participate and contribute to society.
How does Pericles use the dead soldiers to teach the living?
He presents them as examples of courage and civic responsibility.
What does Pericles believe makes Athens different from other cities?
Its freedom, democracy, equality, and way of life.
Why does Pericles think Athens deserves admiration?
Athens combines freedom, democracy, courage, culture, and civic responsibility.
Why does Pericles connect the soldiers' deaths to Athens itself?
Their willingness to die shows how strongly they valued and defended Athens.
What does the speech suggest citizens should do for their city?
Participate, contribute, defend it, and uphold its values.
What is the biggest takeaway?
A strong community depends on citizens who value their freedom and are willing to contribute to it.