In the very beginning of the oration, Pericless talks about the tradition and appropriateness of such tradition in honoring the acts of brave men who died in the battle, defending their ground against adversaries. In his eyes and believes, such an honor is especially appropriate whenever men go boldly into the battle with the n

Then he went on honoring the ancestors who set the foundations of the great empire and then their fathers, who all contributed to its further growth and advancement into a superior community with respect to its wealth as well as its social principles, thus making it stand above its contemporaries whether in peace or war; because it is not only the wealth that shows the greatness of a community but equally the acts and general conduct of its citizens.

otion of danger of losing the most valuable thing they have, that is their live; and fight not just for the sake saving themselves but for the sake of their whole community.

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Ancient Greek, , public service, eternal glory, courage loyalty, power reason, own life,
Approximate Word count = 763
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)