How do the sentiments expressed by the Athenians here jive with the sentiments expressed in the Funeral Oration of Pericles?

After reading Jerry Bentley and Herbert Ziegler, Traditions & Encounters, Chapter 10 and the web enrichment below
Thucydides, c. 5th century BCE
(read the brief biography of Thucydides at this site and then click on the links to the “Funeral Oration of Pericles” and “The Melian Dialogue”.)
Please analyze this contemporary historical account by answering the following questions in the Discussion Forum:
According to Pericles, what precisely makes Athens great? How does this compare to other city-states? What problems do you see in Pericles’ description of Athens?
Does Thucydides seem to take sides in the Melian debate? Who has the strongest argument? How do the sentiments expressed by the Athenians here jive with the sentiments expressed in the Funeral Oration of Pericles?
Please limit your answers to both questions to around 500 words total to start.
Comment on at least two of your fellow students’ postings.
Thereafter, the professor will guide the discussion.
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