Reflection
For the past two weeks in GPS 120, our class has been playing a role play game. Each student would take on a persona of an ancient athenian and participate in the game. Each student is a different person meaning they have different objectives during the game. Whether the object would be to save socrates, find power through the assembly, or have a play produced. Everyone was someone different and wanted to achieve something through the game. During the game many rules can be brought to the assembly and change how the players play the game. So players have to adjust new situations on the spot and be prepared to debate. The game was meant for us to learn more about Athens history and how the assembly worked in the past. I Believe the game helped a lot with having students socialize with each and become more comfortable in the class.…show more content… Lithicles was a master stonemason who lived in the district of Scambonidae. He had lived in Athens all his life and had a hand in building the wall around Athens that Sparta tore down. Lithicles had many role models when coming to age in Athens. His grandfather taught him how to be strong and do the right things for the Athens even when you don't want to. His grandfather fought for Athens in its first fleet and helped protect Athens. Lithicles father wasn't has strong and big has his grandfather, but what he lacked in strength he made up with in intelligence. Lithicles learned a lot from his father about how you need to exercise both strength and wits. His father was able to teach him about ambition and new ways of moving stone through levers and pulleys. The biggest role model in lithicles life was Alcibaides. Alcibiades was admired all throughout Athens and was promoted to co commander of its fleet. He was always trying to improve Athens and his social game was remarkable throughout the
