Contrast the image of Athens that Pericles projects in his famous Funeral Oration with the events that are outlined in the Melian Dialogue. In what way do the words and actions of the Athenians contradict or re-inforce the character of the Athenians and Athenian civilization as seen through the eyes of Pericles. What about the Melians? Does their argument resonate here, that is, does it throw any light on the issue of Athens' true character? Finally, could you synthesize (use elements of both readings to create a new sense) the two readings to provide what you believe is a true image of Athens?

First, you analyze and interpret several paintings depicting Hernan Cortes and the Aztecs.Second, read the attached article “Meet the New Conquistadors: Silicon Valley Moguls” by James Pinkerton. Then answer the following questions from the paintings (Questions 1 and 2) and the article (Questions 3 and 4) with insight and clarity.write down the number of the question followed by your response. Single or double-spaced is up to you. Each question should be answered within one-three solid well-developed paragraphsquestions:1. Slides 1 and 2 depict artist representations of the historical meeting between Hernan Cortes and Aztec Emperor Moctezuma. Based on your observations, how does the 17th century painting differ from the 19thcentury one? Look at contrasting settings, the physical ways Cortes and Moctezuma are depicted, and the mannerisms and body language of the surrounding conquistadors and Aztecs. Feel free also to comment about what you observe how Malinche (Cortes’ translator and guide) is depicted between the two paintings and any emotions or expressions you notice in the faces of Cortes and Moctezuma.2. Slides 3 and 4 depict artist representations of Cortes and the conquistadors in battle with the Aztecs. When examining similarities and differences between the two paintings, what do you observe how the artists depict the conquistadors and Aztecs in battle? How are their body language and facial expressions portrayed? Are they portrayed as brave, courageous, awed or fearful? Write out descriptions of what you observe. Feel free also to comment on how the fighting is staged. Chaotic? Congested? Maybe majestic or engrossing? Does one side appear to have the upper hand in battle or do both sides look evenly matched?3. What examples and support does Pinkerton use to support his argument that today’s “tech titans are the new digital conquistadors?” In other words, why does Pinkerton assert that men like Mark Zuckerberg from Facebook and leaders of Google and Twitter are modern-day conquistadors?4. After reading Pinkerton’s article, provide your own opinion if you believe Pinkerton supports his main thesis effectively, somewhat effectively, or not effectively at all. Look at his support, examples, historical parallels, and insight that he brings to his argument. Is he convincing? Makes good points? Compares apples to oranges? Give a true analytical assessment of his argument.

*I attached all the parts in a word document as well. Thesis and Annotated Bibliography For this assignment, you will submit your thesis and annotated bibliography for your Course Project on the assigned novel for your Module 03 written assignment. Please use an APA formatted template with a Rasmussen College cover. See the Course Guide for assistance if you are unfamiliar with the Rasmussen College APA template. Thesis: The Thesis statement should be on page 2 of the document. A thesis statement will guide the paper, so be sure to write a thesis that states what areas you will be covering in the paper. For example, if you are going to discuss one or more themes of the novel, then those themes should be in the thesis statement. Perhaps you will be covering two or more elements of fiction (from your literary terms). Then those terms should be an integral part of the thesis. Note: In the final version of your paper, the thesis statement is the last sentence of your introductory paragraph. However, for this week, you will only turn in the thesis statement and your annotated bibliography. Annotated Bibliography: Along with the thesis, you will submit the annotated bibliography that references and summarizes your research. Include at least five sources, with three from the Rasmussen online library. Each annotation should be four to five sentences in length. Each annotation should include facts, details, and a summary of the article. Your last statement in the annotation should be written in first person and state why you chose the resource. The annotated bibliography should begin on page 3 of this assignment. The Annotated Bibliography should be done in Noodlebib (again see our library resources tab). Please avoid .com sites, personal websites/blogs, and Wikipedia. If you use outside resources, make sure they are credible resources with .edu or .org or .gov, rather than .com. PART 2 DUE ON July 27TH - Outline and Revised Thesis     This project assignment is not a graded Drop   Box assignment. This project deliverable will be submitted as part of your   initial discussion post for the week. This week, you will submit your outline and revised thesis statement for peer review in the discussion forum. The outline is only the plan of what you will be writing and is not your final product. Think of it as your road map on your way to the finished paper. It will be your guide as you write the final course project paper. Please review the Project Introduction Overview in Module 01, as well as resources in the Course Guide for writing an outline and crafting a revised thesis statement. PART 2 DUE ON August 4TH - Module 05 Course Project – Literary Analysis You should already be aware that your final paper will be a 6-8 page literary analysis of the novel "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time" by Mark Haddon. Your outline should contain the following items: An introduction with a well-developed thesis, strongly supported with evidence.