The expedition relied on the cooperation of the Ionian cities in Sicily, which was misjudged - even Rhegium, previously an ally, did not join the Athenians. The supply difficulties had a major impact with the defeat of the fleet in the Great Harbour partly due to the loss in efficiency over an extended time without a suitable port. While the expedition may have succeeded under the momentum of Alcibiades, the challenge of Sicily's combined cities was too ambitious when given time to prepare, especially given the tenuous nature of the peace with the Peloponnese. The defeat was largely due to an overreaching of Athenian
Do you agree with the view that Henry VIII’s foreign policy in the years 1514-25 failed because he lacked the resources to fulfil his aims? Source 4 indicates it was the ‘unscrupulous’ allies that led to the failure of Henry’s foreign policy and source 5 demonstrates how the real European power plays were beyond Henry’s sphere influence. Thus, it insinuates he could’ve never fulfilled his diplomatic aims for the European powers were too prevailing for him to manipulate. Source 6 suggests it was his lack of resources that stopped him from succeeding. The truth lies most evidently in source 6, for the context of Henry’s reign gives an insight into these situations being rooted in Henry’s menial resources.
The removal of the immortals from the Odyssey, would – despite supposedly in some sense improve the poem – essentially weaken the poem and the story as a whole. Whilst the removal of the gods would provide Odysseus to act of his own accord, and allow the audience to see how Odysseus can cope without the interruption of the gods. Nevertheless, without immortals in the Odyssey, the poem would ultimately lack a crucially exciting fact of narrative and would look very different as a story of a man trying to achieve his nostos, after the Trojan War. Ultimately, it must be acknowledged that without the immortal gods, the Odyssey would most likely not exist as the Trojan War would not have happened. The Trojan War began due to Paris’ decision to give the golden apple ‘for the most beautiful’ to Aphrodite (instead of Athene or Hera) as she offered him Helen as his wife.
Validity in the Charges of Impiety against Socrates Impiety is commonly defined as a lack of proper concern for the obligations owed to public religious observation. Plato’s Apology consists of a speech made by Socrates, a well-known philosopher, in defense of his life and conduct at his trail. Socrates was accused of being impious through accusations such as corrupting the youth of Athens, not recognizing the gods that are recognized by the state, as well as inventing new deities. The question then becomes, with these accusations in mind, are the charges of impiety against Socrates valid? This question is not easy to answer, and is in fact, quite complex.
The composers of opera were trying to reproduce what they thought was classical Greek theater. There was no real record of musical productions from the ancient Greek time. Individuals only knew that there were actors and a chorus but did not know what each group did specifically. They were slightly off because we now know that the chorus was probably a speaking chorus and the Greek theater was most likely very different from how the Baroque composers imagined. Italian opera was very influential.
There seems little doubt in Ulysses mind that this voyage would be his last. Nevertheless, why would a man who place such emphasis upon coming home, as Homer’s Odysseus, ever want to venture from it again? According to the values of Hellenistic Greek culture, such an act would be unconventional, which raises the question of how much Tennyson’s own Victorian values impact the Odysseus he chooses to portray. Tennyson’s poem could potential differentiate between Greek and Roman heroic values. However, this is not the case.
She tells us at the beginning that this a polemic, and polemics don't tell both sides of the story. They do not mention the important parts like what causes the problems, and sometimes make fun of the situation. Laura Kipnis argues against marriage, and against fidelity, she hardly argues against love. Kipnis informs us that “During the reign of courtly love, love was illicit and usually fatal. Passion meant suffering: the happy ending didn’t yet exist in the cultural imagination.
Greek Essay Ancient Greek culture started in about 120,000 to 10,000 B.C. The Greeks had a very different outlook of the gods they believed that the gods were always against them no matter what. Some Greek culture is still celebrated today such as some theater performances. Some performances were tributes to the gods. Also the use of music for all sorts of parties and religious events such as church or a celebration of some kind.
Alex Carney Julius Caesar Jacobs - 2nd Period April 15th, 2011 Ambition Many times in Shakespeare's “Tragedy of Julius Caesar,” Julius Caesar is accused of being ambitious. In fact, it is even the stated reason for his death. Among different interpretations, it is debatable whether or not this is a legitimate accusation. As a leader, Caesar had to do what was right for the good of Rome; however, the conspirators saw his leadership as tyranny. Ambition is used with an extremely negative connotation in Shakespeare's writing, but today, ambition is seen as a good trait for a hardworking person.
Employing a two-pronged approach, Jon Pareles of The New York Times discussed and attacked the supposedly allegorical superiority of classical music by dissecting its pedagogical methods and material culture. His analysis revealed the weaknesses of a system rooted in canonic training and traditions. For example, the emphasis on reading music rather than improvisation makes musicians dependent on scores rather than their ears. Creativity is also stifled as the education favours the faithful reproduction of classics by the great composers. Thereafter, Pareles challenged the superiority of material culture by asserting that civilisations entrenched in non-material cultures are no lesser than their material counterparts.