Chapter 3 Documents

It was interesting to compare the differences between our modern day democracy and the leadership ideals portrayed in chapter 3 documents. For example, the Roman Oration in chapter 3 documents portrayed an "ideal society" where Rome was the place to be no matter your social status. The document goes on to list how significant the Roman Empire is with all it's benefits provided to it's citizens. In comparison, in our modern day society citizens witness a similar thing. Appointed officials claim that America, the place of opportunity and the land of the free is the greatest place to be. This message is heard across the world however, those who live in America are not always treated as promised. For example, privileged families with money and status tend to have more opportunities and special recognition. On the other hand, the lower and middle class work hard in struggle to pay for living expenses, their children's expenses and food. Research shows that the wealthy keep getting wealthier while the poor and middle class continue to get poorer. Similar manipulative strategies are used by Roman officials in the upper class towards the lower classes to convince them that everything is perfect the way it is. Furthermore, Pericles preaches democratic ideals at a funeral oration in order to down play the cause of fatality. The irony is that Pericles gives this manipulative speech in order to enhance his own power.