Cicero's first oration against catiline.

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http://www.bartleby.com/268/2/11.html (THE PRIMARY READING DOCUMENT link)

IN WRITING THIS PAPER DO NOT USE ANY OUTSIDE REFERENCES OTHER THAN THE PRIMARY READING DOCUMENT, THE GUIDELINES HEREIN, NOTES FROM COURSE LECTURE ON CICERO AND THE WESTERN HUMANITIES TEXTBOOK.

1) INTRODUCTION: a) Include a brief introduction discussing the importance of Oratory (rethoric) in the socio-political and literary context of the Ancient Roman Empire; b) Refer to the historical, cultural and socio-political context in Rome at the time Cicero delivered this Oration; c) Analyze if there is any reflection of these in the Oration. Must use the information from Lectures and course textbook.

2) SUMMARY: a brief and concise summary of what you read (Primary Reading). Do not re-tell the story.

3) ANALYSIS: an Original in-depth analysis of the primary source (i.e., go beyond re-telling the story). Must use the information from the Lecture on Cicero and Oration given in class. Include the following:

  • Why does Cicero has to speak at all?
  • What is Cicero trying to persuade his public to feel or to do?
  • What is your understanding of Cicero's persuasive goals in his Oration?
  • What problems stand in the way of achieving Cicero's persuasive goals?
  • What is the format/ style of Cicero's speech? (must use information from Lecture on Cicero)
  • What is the structure of Cicero's speech? (must use information from Lecture on Cicero)

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Cicero’s First Oration against Cataline- Outline
Thesis Statement: A rhetorically-powerful oration in ancient Rome commanded respect,
inspired knowledge, and advocated change as was in the case of Cicero’s first oration against
Cataline.
I. Introduction
II. Summary
III. Analysis
A. Cicero’s intentions
B. Persuasive goals
C. Obstacles
D. Appeals
E. Format of speech
F. Style of speech
IV. Conclusion


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Cicero’s First Oration against Catiline
Ancient Rome was known for the intense politicking, speechmaking, and political
intrigue. The Roman Empire is famously known as one of the world’s oldest democracies. These
democracies were built on the foundation of a good command of law, language, and intelligence.
As such, orations, which were public speeches aimed at achieving a particular socio-political
effect in the audience were regarded one of the most informed methods of advancing democracy.
Marcus Tullius Cicero, among others, distinguished themselves as the elite through their ability
to attack and address political and social issues in Rome through their orations. A rhetoricallypowerful oration in ancient Rome commanded respect, inspired knowledge, and advocated
change as was in the case of Cicero’s first oration against Catiline.
Cicero’s oration against Catiline was given in 63B.C when Cicero during his Consulship.
The speech addressed to the Senate and accusing Catiline of plotting to overthrow the
government and commit murders attacked Catiline and appealed to him to go into exile. Catilina,
a Roma...


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