Monday, October 21, 2013
The Melians
The google definition of a hero is "a person, typically a man, who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities". I believe the Melians were heroes because they refused to submit themselves to the Athenians without a fight. They did not ask for war, but offered peace and seeked to avoid the destruction of lives, standing up for what their freedom. They courageously attempted to overcome a mightier Athenian Army, rather than submit to slavery. The Melians were heroic for attempting to do what the Athenians perceived as impossible.
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I also believe that the Melians were heroes in the midst of impossible odds. They were fighting a losing war, but they still gave it their all. Maybe it would have been easier if they gave up from the beginning, less people certainly would have died, but they were a proud people that wouldn't submit without a fight. In the U.S., we are similar to the Melians. We are a proud people who will fight for what we believe in, and we believe in freedom.
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