To be considered a civilized society, crime must be responded to in a fair way so that justice is served. Our modern society is a fairly good example of a civilized society. However, during Gilgamesh time period, it was the exact opposite. One may say that the shift towards a more civilized society began during Plato’s time period. There are a few key similarities in our society today as in Plato’s society. All in all, Plato’s shift towards a more civilized society created the world as we know it today.
In 2700 BCE (Gilgamesh era), everything was insane! The only way to solve a problem was fighting.
“Enkidu, at the gate of the bride house, planted his feet./ He prevents Gilgamesh from entering./They seized one another in the bride house gate;/…show more content… She murdered him because she wanted to seek revenge on him because he left her by herself and the loneliness was “terrible” and “unconscionable”. Also, she also wanted to avenge their daughter who was murdered by (Iphigenia father) (Clytemnestra husband) Agamemnon. It’s clear to see why The Oresteia wanted to shift towards a more civilized society. If they hadn't did it sooner, every citizen would have probably been murdered by someone trying to avenge someone else.
At the beginning of Plato’s society, everything was about revenge. It was always about getting back at each other and avenging one another. It started to become a never ending cycle. That is, until they decided to handle things in a more orderly and systematic manner. Before going to the “trial”, Orestes and Clytemnestra had a quick conversation, then Orestes decided to ask Pylades for their opinion.
(The main doors open; Orestes, sword in hand, is standing over the body of AEGISTHUS, with PYLADES close behind him
It's you I want. This one's had enough.
Gone, my violent one - Aegisthus, very dear.
You love your man? Then lie in the same…show more content… “A civilized society or country has a well developed system of government, culture, and way of life and that treats the people who live there fairly:” (dictionary.cambridge.org). According to the cambridge online dictionary, a civilized society is a place where the government system is well developed and everybody is treated fairly. In The Oresteia, Orestes asks The Playdes (The seven nymph daughter of the Titan Alas) for their opinion and what they think Orestes should do. This sounds very similar to what we now know as a
