72: Purpose of Athenian answer?
73-78: Main Themes for Defence [sketch briefly]:
(1) Past Merits?
(2) Empire?
(3) Risks Of War?
73.1-2: GENERAL THEME: what do Athenians consider reasonable?
(1) WHAT are Athens’ main claims to fame in Persian War?
on land? 490 B.C.E.
on sea
74 What decided the Fate of Hellas?
What unusual choice did Athens make?
How did Athens’ choice differ from the traditional response
to attack [cf. Iliad 18?}
75 What does Athens claim to deserve?
(2) HOW did Athens acquire EMPIRE if (as they say)
not by force?
What keeps an empire going?
Why is it hard to give up an empire?
76.1-2: By comparison, how did Sparta behave in past?
What is normal HUMAN NATURE?
77 How is Athens normally & naturally human?
78 WAR: what is it like?
STUDY QUESTIONS: Now answer the following questions [you
can get further information on pages 45-46, ¶ 18-19]:
Did the Spartans behave well during the Persian War?
How does the story on pp. 45-46, ¶ 18-19 compare
to the present story?
How did Athens claim to have distinguished itself during
the Persian War?
How does the story on pp. 45-46, ¶ 18-19 compare
to the present story?
How did Athens create controversy after the Persian War?
How does the explanation given on pp. 45-46, ¶ 18-19
compare to the present story?
