PERICLES’ FUNERAL ORATION PERICLES’ FUNERAL ORATION THUCYDIDES (c. 470–c. 400 BC) During a twenty-year exile from Athens which he incurred as the leader of a failed military campaign in 423‚ ucydides spent his time writing a history of the Peloponnesian War. In the first book of his History‚ he tells us about his method and purpose: Of the events of the war I have not ventured to speak from any chance information‚ nor according to any notion of my own; I have described nothing but what I either
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Sociological Research Methods and Designs QUESTION : Distinguish between a hypothesis and a theory. INTRODUCTION: Sociological research refers to research conducted by social scientists which follows a systematic plan. The emphasis is on the collection of data that is valid reliable and dependable. There are two broad traditions that have been highlighted in the study of sociology which are positivism and interpretivism. Positivism suggests that the scientific
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The occupation of funeral service has many facets‚ including but not limited to caregiving‚ understanding‚ tolerance‚ and most importantly providing a service as a pillar of the community. As such‚ it is the responsibility of the funeral director to strive to exhibit these characteristics not only in the process of their work‚ but in their everyday lives. Like most things that require strong mental fortitude however‚ that task is easier said than done – especially when the imperfections of the American
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Let aeroplanes circle moaning overheadScribbling on the sky the message ’He is Dead’.Put crepe bows round the white necks of the public doves‚Let the traffic policemen wear black cotton gloves.He was my North‚ my South‚ my East and West‚My working week and my Sunday rest‚My noon‚ my midnight‚ my talk‚ my song;I thought that love would last forever: I was wrong.The stars are not wanted now; put out every one‚Pack up the moon and dismantle the sun‚Pour away the ocean and sweep up the wood;For nothing
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Exercise 6 Prepare a five-paragraph essay plan then write out the essay on the topic‚ The Modern Computer is Fast‚ Small and Multi-functional. Introduction 1) Introduce the topic of the essay. * In this era of globalisation‚ even the computer has evolved and it is now much better than the computers in the past. 2) Give the general background of the topic which provides readers with the necessary information to understand the essay. * Computers are essential in our lives in this
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With the increased costs associated with funeral and burial expenses and the medical bills often incurred at end of life‚ losing a loved one can take a financial toll in addition to the grief and emotional pain. Even in times of our greatest need it is often difficult to ask for financial help or donations. The advent of funeral fund websites offers loved ones a way to solicit online donations to help towards funeral expenses‚ medical bills or simply to aid those left behind with the costs of everyday
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RUNNING HEAD: PERICLES FUNERAL ORATION Pericles Funeral Oration Roberto Brooks Western Civilization Dorothy Slane April 8‚ 2012 I do not think that everything Pericles said in his funeral Oration was true. Pericles goes on and on about how great the Athens city-state had become a strong democratic government. “He also talks about how they accept everyone into their city-state and give them the same rights as the Athens people regardless if they are foreigners”. “Pericles even compares
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The funeral services industry is one industry that is seemingly recession proof. In the near future‚ no one is going to stop dying. It is a natural part of the life cycle‚ and when you or a loved one does expire‚ there will always be funeral directors reaching out a hand to help you and your family through one of the most difficult times an individual or family will have to face. Though under one broad term‚ funeral services actually include many sub categories‚ as well as many ways the practice
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Pericles Funeral Oration In the fifth century BCE the city of Athens was lead by a man named Pericles. Funerals after great battles were held as a public event where any citizen of Athens‚ stranger or relative to the fallen heroes‚ was invited to take place. A major difference between funerals in Athens and funerals held in present day is the fact that in Athens the cost of the funeral fell on the public rather than the family of the deceased. The fallen heroes are laid in a public sepulcher
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Reflections on a Dublin Funeral By Jack Connor. They both listen intently in the half-light at the foot of the stairs‚ holding their breadth and straining their ears. On the upstairs landing‚ a roar of a cry is let out from behind a bedroom door. “Oh God take me! Sweet Jesus take me now” I sit in the kitchen half afraid to move. I see their shadows through the mottled pane of glass that makes up the upper half of the kitchen door and hear their whispers. I dare not go out to them‚ though
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