What is the better Funeral Oration? Why?

What is the better Funeral Oration? Why?

1.      Explanation of events leading up to each Oration (with reference source)

a.       The Peloponnesian War, 431 to 404 B.C., was an ancient Greek war, fought by Athens and its empire against the Peloponnesian League, led by Sparta.( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peloponnesian_War)- dedicated to all of those who have died in attle.

b.      The American Civil War (1861–1865), also known as the War Between the States as well as several other names, was a civil war in the United States of America. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Civil_War)- said to honor the nation and to show the presidents look on the war.

c.       Thesis- The wars were very similar in the fact that they consisted of two groups fighting for freedom and rights.

2.      Primary sources Pericles vs. Lincoln (use quotes) support topic: Appeal to patriotism

a.       "Most of my predecessors in this place have commended him who made this speech part of the law, telling us that it is well that it should be delivered at the burial of those who fall in battle” (Pericles)

                                                              i.      That many of his companions and friends died in this war and they honored their families through their death

                                                            ii.      Dedicated this speech to those who have died in battle and that they should never be forgotten.

b.      “Now we are engaged in a great civil war. . .testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated. . . can long endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war.” (Lincoln) 

                                                              i.      That no nation would want a civil war thrown upon them like it was a gift.

                                                            ii.      They stand on one of the battlefields of that war in honor of those who have died.

3.      Appeal to Pride?

4.      Appeal to honor, glory, Nation, etc,

5.      Conclusion

 ·  "American Civil War -." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 29 Mar. 2010. .

·         "Ancient History Sourcebook: Thucydides (c.460/455-c.399 BCE): Pericles' Funeral Oration from the Peloponnesian War (Book 2.34-46)." FORDHAM.EDU. Web. 29 Mar. 2010. .

·          "The Gettysburg Address." Gettysburg.com. Web. 29 Mar. 2010. .

·         "Peloponnesian War -." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 29 Mar. 2010. .