CVSP 201 Final, Fall 2002

AMERN OS UNIVER . LIBRARY Ov BEIRUT Civilization Sequence 201 Final Examination Time: 2 & half hours January 27,2003 Amal Dibo A. Comment on the attached passage from Pericle’s funeral Oration ( aesthetic morality, power, goodness, freedom, heroism, knowledge, values in the city, and the value of the city itself, citizenship, loyalty etc.) Refer when possible - or make a brief parallel - with other readings in CS. 201. (50%) B. Choose_ between (1) and (2) (50%) 1. What was Lucretius’ attitude towards death, and his views with regards to man’s attitude in life, fate (moral choice over actions) and how did he view the universe? Give your opinion and refer when needed to the Greeks views read in C.S. 201. IS Ne . “The Destiny of Rome”, its mission and role ! How does Virgil see them ? “The Roman ideal Hero”, his values and behavior ! How does Virgil describe them ? Give your opinion referring when needed to the Greeks you have read in C.S. 201, and (if you want) to politics today !