[Usyd_Classics_Events] Classics and Ancient History Online Research Seminar this Thursday!

[Ben Brown]

Dear Friends,
This is a quick reminder that you are cordially invited to the next Classics and Ancient History/CCANESA online research seminar this Thursday, the 15th of October (4pm for 4.15pm):
Stephen Clarke.
Demosthenes’ use of rings to structure deliberative oratory.
Abstract:
“Demosthenes’ use of rings to structure deliberative oratory.”
The use of rings to provide a structure to Greek poetry is widely accepted, but its use in prose less so. While there is some acknowledgement of ring structures in forensic speeches and narrative history, the academic world largely rejects the use of rings to provide structure to deliberative oratory.
The command of rhetoric demonstrated throughout the canon of Demosthenes, regarded as one of the greatest of the Attic orators, is remarkable in its sophistication and use of rhetorical techniques. Importantly, through a close study of Demosthenic oratory, it can be seen that Demosthenes uses rings to structure almost all of his deliberative oratory, an aspect of Demosthenic scholarship that is largely unexamined. It will be seen that in his deliberative oratory, Demosthenes not only uses rings to create an overall structure to his speeches, but also uses rings on secondary and tertiary levels to create sophisticated and nuanced speeches that create powerful unity in the overall message.
This paper will examine the structures used and the implications that follow from this. It will also examine Demosthenes’ use of ring structures in the broader context of the development of Athenian oratory.
Please register for this free presentation here (if you have not already registered for the series):
https://sophi-events.sydney.edu.au/calendar/cah-01-10-2020/

Registered attendees will receive any pre-circulating materials by email 24 hours prior to the event – please be sure to register by this time.
The Zoom meeting details for this seminar are:
https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/j/99758398467
Password: 036824
Please note, our seminars begin promptly at 4.15pm. By entering the meeting from 4pm onward, you greatly assist in managing the virtual space and ensuring prompt commencement of the paper. To further assist with facilitating the online space, please ensure that your Zoom username matches the name on your registration (where possible).
Please note further that by participating in this seminar, you agree to abide by the University of Sydney’s ICT policy. You can view the policy here: https://www.sydney.edu.au/policies/showdoc.aspx?recnum=PDOC2011/140&RendNum=0
An extra note on recording of seminars
As part of a School initiative to preserve our online content for potential future use, we intend to record our seminars. If you would not like to be inadvertently recorded, please turn off your video and microphone after joining the meeting.
We look forward to seeing you there! For any further information or questions, please contact us at ccanesa.general at sydney.edu.au<mailto:ccanesa.general at sydney.edu.au>


All very best, Ben


DR BEN BROWN
Classics and Ancient History
School Undergraduate Curriculum Coordinator (SOPHI)
Research Seminar Coordinator (CAH)
School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry (SOPHI)
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