1. Does Pericles claim that Athens is a generous city?
Pericles suggests that Athens is a generous city. In his speech he tells of how much grander Athens is because of its generosity. Unlike neighboring cities, Athens “executes favors” to others because of its self-assurance of progressiveness. He is confident of Athens’ prosperity. Pericles makes it point to make Athens stand out from neighboring states which favor only the few, Athens democracy favor the equal treatment of all it citizens. Pointing out its willing generosity is one way he underscores its importance.
2. Is Athens an "isolationist" city, according to Pericles?
Athens is not an isolationist city, says Pericles. Instead, Athens welcomed foreigners because of its firm
Pericles suggests that Athens is a generous city. In his speech he tells of how much grander Athens is because of its generosity. Unlike neighboring cities, Athens “executes favors” to others because of its self-assurance of progressiveness. He is confident of Athens’ prosperity. Pericles makes it point to make Athens stand out from neighboring states which favor only the few, Athens democracy favor the equal treatment of all it citizens. Pointing out its willing generosity is one way he underscores its importance.
2. Is Athens an "isolationist" city, according to Pericles?
Athens is not an isolationist city, says Pericles. Instead, Athens welcomed foreigners because of its firm