Athenian Democratic Imperialism : 8 pages in length. When
comparing Athenian democracy to imperialism, it is essential
to evaluate how the two elements played out in their political
history. Thucydides’ account of Athenian democracy
provides the reader with a significant understanding of why
their democratic decision making may have been inherently
flawed; if the quality of Athenian leadership was to blame;
whether or not the Athenians were short-sighted or mere
unlucky; as well as posits the possibility that a contemporary
democracy might form similar policies. The writer addresses
these issues as they relate to Athenian democratic
Imperialism. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Athendem.wps

Thucydides Speakes to the Athenian Assembly : This 5 page
report is written as speech given by Thucydides tot he
assembly of Athens and addressing the action to be taken
against the revolting Mitylenians, policy relating to Melos,
and the possibility of mounting a conquest of Sicily. No
additional sources cited. Thucy.wps

Greco-Roman Values : It has been known for quite some
time that literature not only reflects the values of a society,
but that it can influence them as well. This 6 page paper
looks at a few of the classic literature, such as The Iliad and
The Odyssey by Homer, Thucydides' interpretation of
Pericles's funeral oration and the plague narrative and The
Rape of Lucretia, in terms of the values they may have
contributed or reflected of the ancient Greek and Roman
societies. Bibliography lists 14 sources. Grecorom.wps

Greek Tragedy According to Aristotle Analyzed :
This 5 page research paper examines Aristotle's definition of
tragedy in his essay, Poetics. Specifically discussed are how
Aristotle's interpretation of tragedy is expressed in two
classic Greek plays, Antigone by Sophocles, and
Agamemnon by Aeschylus. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Grtrag.wps

Greek Tragedies : A 5 page paper in which the writer
examines repeating themes in the plays of Aeschylus,
Sophocles,and Euripides. The Greek chorus is viewed as
multifaceted levening agent. Bibliography lists 0 sources.
BBgrktrag.wps

The Control of the Individual by the State : A 6 page essay
that looks at four historic works as to how these texts relate
to the issue of the state's control of the individual. The texts
examined are Antigone, an autobiography of Fredrick
Douglass, On Liberty by John Stuart Mill, and The
Communist Manifesto. The writer draws parallel between
these classic works. Includes quotations from these four
sources. Statecon.wps

The Life of Aristotle : A 15 page research paper that
examines the life of Aristotle and also his influence on
Western civilization. The writer traces his life from what
little is known of his background and early life through his
tutelage of Alexander the Great and the founding of the
Lyceum. Bibliography lists 10 sources. 99ari.wps

Aristotle’s Concept of ‘Organic Unity’ in “Poetics,” As it
Appears in the Plots of “Oedipus the King” &
“Agamemnon” : A 5 page paper which examines Aristotle’s
concept of ‘organic unity,’ as defined in his work, Poetics,
and by analyzing the plot functions of the characters Tiresias
in the play, Oedipus the King, by Sophocles, and Cassandra
in the play, Agamemnon, by Aeschylus. Specifically
compared and contrasted are how these characters do or do
not perform organic functions within their respective plots.
Bibliography lists 3 sources. TGagaoed.wps
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