[114], In 324 BC Harpalus, to whom Alexander had entrusted huge treasures, absconded and sought refuge in Athens. Philoxenus proceeded to examine the slave, "until he learned everything about such as had allowed themselves to accept a bribe from Harpalus." He was unrepentant about his past actions and policies and insisted that, when in power, the constant aim of his policies was the honour and the ascendancy of his country; and on every occasion and in all business he preserved his loyalty to Athens. [39], Judicial oratory had become a significant literary genre by the second half of the fifth century, as represented in the speeches of Demosthenes' predecessors, Antiphon and Andocides. [103][104] Nonetheless, Alexander moved swiftly to Thebes, which submitted shortly after his appearance at its gates. [198] Goldstein regards Demosthenes's letters as authentic apologetic letters that were addressed to the Athenian Assembly. He warned that Philip was as dangerous as the king of Persia. Throughout his career "we trace the same combination of earnest patriotism with wise and long-sighted policy." [123] According to Professor of Greek Arthur Wallace Pickarde, success may be a poor criterion for judging the actions of people like Demosthenes, who were motivated by the ideals of democracy political liberty. Weil agreed that Demosthenes never delivered Against Meidias, but believed that he dropped the charges for political reasons. [97] Demosthenes' oration before the Theban people is not extant and, therefore, the arguments he used to convince the Thebans remain unknown. [21] According to Friedrich Nietzsche, a German philologist and philosopher, and Constantine Paparrigopoulos, a major modern Greek historian, Demosthenes was a student of Isocrates;[22] according to Cicero, Quintillian and the Roman biographer Hermippus, he was a student of Plato. [124] His city had lost most of its Aegean allies, whereas Philip had consolidated his hold over Macedonia and was master of enormous mineral wealth. He had no wit, no humour, no vivacity, in our acceptance of these terms. Had you for Greece been strong, as wise you were, the Macedonian would not have conquered her. Because of this turbulence, the Athenian Assembly convened. Cicero said of him that inter omnis unus excellat ("he stands alone among all the orators"), and also acclaimed him as "the perfect orator" who lacked nothing. [64], In 352 BC, Athenian troops successfully opposed Philip at Thermopylae,[65] but the Macedonian victory over the Phocians at the Battle of Crocus Field shook Demosthenes. [52] Such rivalry enabled the "demos" or citizen-body to reign supreme as judge, jury and executioner. He is a citizen of both the United States and European Union. [92] Using all the power of his eloquence, he demanded resolute action against Philip and called for a burst of energy from the Athenian people. [i] Such was Philip's hatred for Demosthenes that, according to Diodorus Siculus, the King after his victory sneered at the misfortunes of the Athenian statesman. According to Plutarch, this name was given him either for his savage and spiteful behaviour or for his disagreeable way of speaking. He idealized his city and strove throughout his life to restore Athens' supremacy and motivate his compatriots against Philip II of Macedon. He then turned south-east down the Cephissus valley, seized Elateia, and restored the fortifications of the city. |  [180], f. ^ "Theorika" were allowances paid by the state to poor Athenians to enable them to watch dramatic festivals. [158], The Alexandrian texts were incorporated into the body of classical Greek literature that was preserved, catalogued and studied by the scholars of the Hellenistic period. Demosthenes Chrysan Bio, Photos, Theatre Credits, Stage History - London: Blood and Gifts (world premiere/National Theatre). He went on to devote his most productive years to opposing Macedon's expansion. ^ According to Plutarch, Demosthenes deserted his colours and "did nothing honorable, nor was his performance answerable to his speeches". The divine power seems originally to have designed Demosthenes and Cicero upon the same plan, giving them many similarities in their natural characters, as their passion for distinction and their love of liberty in civil life, and their want of courage in dangers and war, and at the same time also to have added many accidental resemblances. He appealed to pathos through patriotism and introducing the atrocities that would befall Athens if it was taken over by Philip. [75] He stated that a democratic state perishes if the rule of law is undermined by wealthy and unscrupulous men, and that the citizens acquire power and authority in all state affairs due "to the strength of the laws". [12] When all the trials came to an end,[b] he only succeeded in retrieving a portion of his inheritance. First Philippic 28, cited by J. H. Vince, pp. However, Antipater, Alexander's successor, quelled all opposition and demanded that the Athenians turn over Demosthenes and Hypereides, among others. [142] Moreover, his delivery was not accepted by everybody in antiquity: Demetrius Phalereus and the comedians ridiculed Demosthenes' "theatricality", whilst Aeschines regarded Leodamas of Acharnae as superior to him. In addition to performing the classics, he has originated leading roles in many world-premiere productions, including the Drama-Desk-nominated "Aftermath," for New York Theatre Workshop, and has excelled at playing characters of diverse nationalities and cultures, including Russian, Arab, Israeli, Greek and Afghan. [91] When the Macedonian army approached Chersonese (now known as the Gallipoli Peninsula), an Athenian general named Diopeithes ravaged the maritime district of Thrace, thereby inciting Philip's rage. But, O gracious Neptune, I, for my part, while I am yet alive, arise up and depart out of this sacred place; though Antipater and the Macedonians have not left so much as the temple unpolluted." Demosthenes (384–322 BC, Greek: Δημοσθένης, Dēmosthénēs) was a well-known Greek statesman and orator from ancient Athens. A regrettable incident is reported. the diversion of Theoric Funds to military purposes). I think there can hardly be found two other orators, who, from small and obscure beginnings, became so great and mighty; who both contested with kings and tyrants; both lost their daughters, were driven out of their country, and returned with honour; who, flying from thence again, were both seized upon by their enemies, and at last ended their lives with the liberty of their countrymen. However, when an Athenian delegation arrived at Pella to put Philip under oath, which was required to conclude the treaty, he was campaigning abroad. [m] Irrespective of their status, the speeches attributed to Demosthenes are often grouped in three genres first defined by Aristotle:[162], In addition to the speeches, there are fifty-six prologues (openings of speeches). DEMOSTHENES CHRYSAN - AEA, - SAG-AFTRA Play SlateShot. [160] Modern editions of these speeches are based on four manuscripts of the tenth and eleventh centuries AD. [154] French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau was among those who idealised Demosthenes and wrote a book about him. According to Libanius, Eubulus passed a law making it difficult to divert public funds, including "theorika," for minor military operations. [32] Another time, after the ekklesia had refused to hear him and he was going home dejected, an actor named Satyrus followed him and entered into a friendly conversation with him. |  The Assembly, however, laid aside Philip's grievances against Demosthenes' conduct and denounced the peace treaty; so doing, in effect, amounted to an official declaration of war. Demosthenes accused the other envoys of venality and of facilitating Philip's plans with their stance. [26] Most of his extant speeches for private cases—written early in his career—show glimpses of talent: a powerful intellectual drive, masterly selection (and omission) of facts, and a confident assertion of the justice of his case, all ensuring the dominance of his viewpoint over his rival. ", "You stand revealed in your life and conduct, in your public performances and also in your public abstinences. - IMDb Mini Biography By: In 1920 there was 1 Demosthenes family living in Arizona. In 335 BC Alexander felt free to engage the Thracians and the Illyrians, but, while he was campaigning in the north, Demosthenes spread a rumour—even producing a bloodstained messenger—that Alexander and all of his expeditionary force had been slaughtered by the Triballians. [178] Another nickname of Demosthenes was "Argas." [68] Among other things, the plan called for the creation of a rapid-response force, to be created cheaply with each ὁπλῑ́της (hoplī́tēs) to be paid only ten drachmas per month (two obols per day), which was less than the average pay for unskilled labourers in Athens—implying that the hoplite was expected to make up the deficiency in pay by looting. He then sent a dispatch to Athens, in which he gave a list of the persons who had taken a bribe from Harpalus. as more important than style. According to Jebb, Demosthenes was a true artist who could make his art obey him. "[31] There are problems in Plutarch's account, however, and it is probable that Demosthenes actually suffered from rhotacism, mispronouncing ρ (r) as λ (l). The instant this court rises, each of you will walk home, one quicker, another more leisurely, not anxious, not glancing behind him, not fearing whether he is going to run up against a friend or an enemy, a big man or a little one, a strong man or a weak one, or anything of that sort. C. Wooten, "Cicero's Reactions to Demosthenes", 38–40. [131], d. ^ "Batalus" or "Batalos" meant "stammerer" in ancient Greek, but it was also the name of a flute-player (in ridicule of whom Antiphanes wrote a play) and of a songwriter. E. M. Burke, "The Early Political Speeches of Demosthenes", 183–184. For a time, Demosthenes made his living as a professional speech-writer (logographer) and a lawyer, writing speeches for use in private legal suits. For Edmund M. Burke, this speech heralds a maturation in Demosthenes' career: after Philip's successful campaign in 346 BC, the Athenian statesman realised that, if he was to lead his city against the Macedonians, he had "to adjust his voice, to become less partisan in tone". During the Middle Ages and Renaissance, Demosthenes had a reputation for eloquence. [175] As far as Isaeus is concerned, according to Jebb "the school of Isaeus is nowhere else mentioned, nor is the name of any other pupil recorded". [80] Being very anxious about the delay, Demosthenes insisted that the embassy should travel to the place where they would find Philip and swear him in without delay. Had his advice to the Athenians and other fellow Greeks been followed, the power of Macedonia could have been successfully checked. Top rated. [36] According to one story, when he was asked to name the three most important elements in oratory, he replied "Delivery, delivery and delivery! [a] Demosthenes was orphaned at the age of seven. However, the use of physical gestures wasn't an integral or developed part of rhetorical training in his day. [123] Nevertheless, the same scholar underscores that "pragmatists" like Aeschines or Phocion had no inspiring vision to rival that of Demosthenes. Also in 342 BC, he delivered the Third Philippic, which is considered to be the best of his political orations. [50] E. M. Burke argues that, if this was indeed a law of Eubulus, it would have served "as a means to check a too-aggressive and expensive interventionism [...] allowing for the controlled expenditures on other items, including construction for defense". 1. [129], According to Dionysius of Halicarnassus, a Greek historian and teacher of rhetoric, Demosthenes represented the final stage in the development of Attic prose. [27] According to Sir Richard C. Jebb, a British classical scholar, "the intercourse between Isaeus and Demosthenes as teacher and learner can scarcely have been either very intimate or of very long duration". Although his father left an estate of nearly fourteen talents (equivalent to about 220 years of a labourer's income at standard wages, or 11 million dollars in terms of median U.S. annual incomes). The wording is even more telling in Greek, ending with an accumulation of plosive pi sounds: οὐ μόνον οὐχ Ἕλληνος ὄντος οὐδὲ προσήκοντος οὐδὲν τοῖς Ἕλλησιν, ἀλλ᾽ οὐδὲ βαρβάρου ἐντεῦθεν ὅθεν καλὸν εἰπεῖν, ἀλλ᾽ ὀλέθρου Μακεδόνος, ὅθεν οὐδ᾽ ἀνδράποδον σπουδαῖον οὐδὲν ἦν πρότερον πρίασθαι. However, at this early stage of his career, his writing was not yet remarkable for its subtlety, verbal precision and variety of effects. [25] Curtius, a German archaeologist and historian, likened the relation between Isaeus and Demosthenes to "an intellectual armed alliance". We have lots of information about Nicholas: religious views are listed as unknown, ethnicity is Hispanic American, and political affiliation is currently a registered Democrat. [95] After the failure of a first military excursion against the Locrians, the summer session of the Amphictyonic Council gave command of the league's forces to Philip and asked him to lead a second excursion. Official Sites, View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro, Sci-Fi/Fantasy/YA-Dystopian-Sounding-Ass Names. Demosthenes undertook a disciplined programme to overcome his weaknesses and improve his delivery, including diction, voice and gestures. Most recent. According to James J. Murphy, Professor emeritus of Rhetoric and Communication at the University of California, Davis, his lifelong career as a logographer continued even during his most intense involvement in the political struggle against Philip. At a tender age, Demos worked hard to let go of speech impediment. D. M. MacDowell, Demosthenes the Orator, ch. A Case of You (2014) Rating: 5.3. Given this pattern of corruption in Greek politics, it appears likely, writes Hansen, that Demosthenes accepted a huge bribe from Harpalus, and that he was justly found guilty in an Athenian People's Court. Demosthenes Chrysan (born in New York) is an American actor, voice actor and Broadway actor who appeared in TV shows such as Reckless, 30 Rock, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Blue Bloods, The Fear, Boardwalk Empire, Orange is the New Black, Gotham and Feed the Beast. [102] In 336 BC, Philip was assassinated at the wedding of his daughter, Cleopatra of Macedon, to King Alexander of Epirus. [41] An Athenian logographer could remain anonymous, which enabled him to serve personal interests, even if it prejudiced the client. [155] For his part, Friedrich Nietzsche often composed his sentences according to the paradigms of Demosthenes, whose style he admired. Previously city included New York NY. Authors and scholars who flourished at Rome, such as Longinus and Caecilius, regarded his oratory as sublime. Demosthenes , Athenian general who proved to be an imaginative strategist during the Peloponnesian War (Athens versus Sparta, 431–404). Demosthenes. Thus for example Aeschines accused Demosthenes of unethically disclosing his clients' arguments to their opponents; in particular, that he wrote a speech for Phormion (350 BC), a wealthy banker, and then communicated it to Apollodorus, who was bringing a capital charge against Phormion. [c] According to Plutarch, Demosthenes employed Isaeus as his master in rhetoric, even though Isocrates was then teaching this subject, either because he could not pay Isocrates the prescribed fee or because Demosthenes believed Isaeus' style better suited a vigorous and astute orator such as himself. According to Plutarch, a special Athenian embassy led by Phocion, an opponent of the anti-Macedonian faction, was able to persuade Alexander to relent. A project approved by the people is going forward. Demosthenes was a professional speech writer or logographer. Birthplace: Athens, Greece Location of death: Calauria, Argolis, Greece Cause of death: Suicide. Demosthenes gave his first Philippic in 351-350 BC and his second and third Philippics in 344-341 BC. He also narrates the following story: Shortly after Harpalus ran away from Athens, he was put to death by the servants who were attending him, though some assert that he was assassinated. [111], In Demosthenes' initial judicial orations, the influence of both Lysias and Isaeus is obvious, but his marked, original style is already revealed. [72] He also was an old enemy of Demosthenes; in 361 BC he had broken violently into his house, with his brother Thrasylochus, to take possession of it. [121], Paparrigopoulos extols Demosthenes' patriotism, but criticises him as being short-sighted. The Annenberg CPB/Project provided support for entering this text. [61], Most of Demosthenes' major orations were directed against the growing power of King Philip II of Macedon. [197], n. ^ In this discussion the work of Jonathan A. Goldstein, Professor of History and Classics at the University of Iowa, is regarded as paramount. In 349 BC, Philip attacked Olynthus, an ally of Athens. They were collected for the Library of Alexandria by Callimachus, who believed them genuine. Both Dionysius and Cicero assert that Demosthenes brought together the best features of the basic types of style; he used the middle or normal type style ordinarily and applied the archaic type and the type of plain elegance where they were fitting. Whitepages people search is the most trusted directory. [51], In Demosthenes' time, different political goals developed around personalities. [62] In 352 BC, Demosthenes characterised Philip as the very worst enemy of his city; his speech presaged the fierce attacks that Demosthenes would launch against the Macedonian king over the ensuing years. ", The sentiments to which Demosthenes appeals throughout his numerous orations, are those of the noblest and largest patriotism; trying to inflame the ancient Grecian sentiment of an autonomous Hellenic world, as the indispensable condition of a dignified and desirable existence. The characters in the play were based on the real people, who were contemporaries of Aristophanes. [119], Plutarch lauds Demosthenes for not being of a fickle disposition. [69], From this moment until 341 BC, all of Demosthenes' speeches referred to the same issue, the struggle against Philip. See H. Yunis. A. J. L. Blanshard & T. A. Sowerby, "Thomas Wilson's Demosthenes", 46–47, 51–55; A. J. L. Blanshard & T. A. Sowerby, "Thomas Wilson's Demosthenes", 46–47, 51–55. [56] Contrary to Eubulus' policy, Demosthenes called for an alliance with Megalopolis against Sparta or Thebes, and for supporting the democratic faction of the Rhodians in their internal strife. Rebutting historian Theopompus, the biographer insists that for "the same party and post in politics which he held from the beginning, to these he kept constant to the end; and was so far from leaving them while he lived, that he chose rather to forsake his life than his purpose". [122] Therefore, Demosthenes is accused of misjudging events, opponents and opportunities and of being unable to foresee Philip's inevitable triumph. [167] There is an agreement among scholars that Cleoboule was a Crimean and not an Athenian citizen. In 341 BC Demosthenes was sent to Byzantium, where he sought to renew its alliance with Athens. [143], Demosthenes relied heavily on the different aspects of ethos, especially phronesis. [127] Almost no politician, with the exception of Phocion, was at the same time an apt orator and a competent general. Get the latest on Demosthenes Chrysan on Fandango. [86], In 344 BC Demosthenes travelled to the Peloponnese, to detach as many cities as possible from Macedon's influence, but his efforts were generally unsuccessful. Polybius accused him of having launched unjustified verbal attacks on great men of other cities, branding them unjustly as traitors to the Greeks. Moreover, says Grote, "it was not Athens only that he sought to defend against Philip, but the whole Hellenic world. Following his order, the ekklesia had no choice but to reluctantly adopt a decree condemning the most prominent anti-Macedonian agitators to death. He took pride in not relying on attractive words but rather simple, effective prose. [139] According to the Roman statesman, Demosthenes regarded "delivery" (gestures, voice, etc.) "[2] Quintilian extolled him as lex orandi ("the standard of oratory"). The historian maintains that Demosthenes measured everything by the interests of his own city, imagining that all the Greeks ought to have their eyes fixed upon Athens. The Fear (Performance Video) Quicktime. ^ Aeschines reproached Demosthenes for being silent as to the seventy talents of the king's gold which he allegedly seized and embezzled. [101] In 337 BC, Philip created the League of Corinth, a confederation of Greek states under his leadership, and returned to Pella. He was imprisoned after a proposal of Demosthenes and Phocion, despite the dissent of Hypereides, an anti-Macedonian statesman and former ally of Demosthenes. Additionally, the ekklesia decided to take control of Harpalus' money, which was entrusted to a committee presided over by Demosthenes. [11] At the age of 20 Demosthenes sued his trustees to recover his patrimony and delivered five orations: three Against Aphobus during 363 and 362 BC and two Against Onetor during 362 and 361 BC. [79] He expected that he would hold safely any Athenian possessions that he might seize before the ratification. After this significant victory, Philip swiftly entered Phocis in 338 BC. [109] Greeks used the word Margites to describe foolish and useless people, on account of the Margites. Demosthenes celebrated Philip's assassination and played a leading part in his city's uprising. [67] He thus provided for the first time a plan and specific recommendations for the strategy to be adopted against Philip in the north. Almost simultaneously, probably on Eubulus' recommendation, they engaged in a war in Euboea against Philip, which ended in a stalemate. AMC's 'Feed The Beast' Premiere [31] Some citizens, however, discerned his talent. [120] On the other hand, Polybius, a Greek historian of the Mediterranean world, was highly critical of Demosthenes' policies. He pleaded with his audience to predict the potential of being defeated, and to prepare. [6] Aeschines, Demosthenes' greatest political rival, maintained that his mother Kleoboule was a Scythian by blood[7]—an allegation disputed by some modern scholars. [8], Demosthenes started to learn rhetoric because he wished to take his guardians to court and because he was of "delicate physique" and could not receive gymnastic education, which was customary. [h], In 348 BC, Philip conquered Olynthus and razed it to the ground; then conquered the entire Chalcidice and all the states of the Chalcidic federation that Olynthus had once led. Demosthenes was admitted to his δῆμος (dêmos) as a citizen with full rights probably in 366 BC, and he soon demonstrated an interest in politics. [134] Dionysius stated that Demosthenes' only shortcoming is the lack of humour, although Quintilian regards this deficiency as a virtue. 84–85 note. Bekijk alle films waar Demosthenes Chrysan in speelt of heeft geregisseerd. For this depends upon his own nature; while his power and his influence are determined by external causes. [157] After his death, texts of his speeches survived in Athens (possibly forming part of the library of Cicero's friend, Atticus, though their fate is otherwise unknown), and in the Library of Alexandria. [60] He thus laid the foundations for his future political successes and for becoming the leader of his own "party" (the issue of whether the modern concept of political parties can be applied in the Athenian democracy is hotly disputed among modern scholars). [150] He was read more than any other ancient orator; only Cicero offered any real competition. Gender: Male Race or Ethnicity: Whit. [132] From his part, George A. Kennedy believes that his political speeches in the ekklesia were to become "the artistic exposition of reasoned views". [185] Nevertheless, Philip, in his letter to the council and people of Athens, mentioned by Demosthenes, places himself "with the rest of the Greeks". [127] This contrast between Demosthenes' intellectual prowess and his deficiencies in terms of vigour, stamina, military skill and strategic vision is illustrated by the inscription his countrymen engraved on the base of his statue:[128]. His ideas and principles survived, influencing prominent politicians and movements of our times. [145], Demosthenes' fame has continued down the ages. [169] According to Aeschines, Gylon received as a gift from the Bosporan rulers a place called "the Gardens" in the colony of Kepoi in present-day Russia (located within two miles (3 km) of Phanagoria). ^ According to Tsatsos, the trials against the guardians lasted until Demosthenes was twenty four. 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