After reading this article, it is monumental to understand on how influential the speech Pericles gave to all of Athens managed to persuade them in fighting for the freedom they desire. One question that could be asked is" According to Pericles, what precisely makes Athens great?" The answer can be that during his speech, he spoke of how Athens had democracy, which was their freedom, and as Athens they were more than a country, something that was worth fighting for since it had great virtues and signified a significant amount for all of their rich history, making it a righteous nation. Additionally, it explains how he connects all Athenians as one, showing how they fight for the same, cause, and should honor the death of all the others, who were honored for the stand they took not to fall to the evil Sparta. However, Sparta was known for how powerful they were in the military, so what was expected form this was that Sparta Defeated Athens, with many more death. Athens had not expected this. Pericle could've been classified as an effective leader as well as good leader, due to the fact that he gave the people faith in their cause, which makes them stronger since their culture is virtuous and had fought the battle with their heart. They knew that if they died in battle they die a true and loyal Athenian for their bravery and survival of their heart and nation. They were stuck with the clear idea that they were not to blame, yet they had to defend themselves from the unrighteous. In this way, they would not give up the democracy and freedom they deserve to some unjust country without a fight.
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