For this paper provide a “Synthesis Essay” written on Solon. The Primary Source that be used is “Plutarch: The Rise and Fall of Athens Nine Greek Lives” (Chapter 2). The other two sources are “The Source of Plutarch: Solon XX.-XXIV” and “Eros and Moderation in Plutarch’s “Life of Solon”. The Paper should be written from these instructions. 1. Introduction Identifies major theme(s) of the material and your intellectual reaction to them. 2. Body Systematically addresses your areas of agreement and disagreement with the author(s), giving reasons, facts, and examples. Be specific and detailed. The evidence should be connected to your major theme. If you are responding to multiple books or articles, you may compare and contrast the authors based on your major theme. Be sure to cite the page when you are using specific ideas or quotes. 3. Conclusion Summarizes your reaction and sets out your ideas about the significance of the book, its implications, and perhaps who else should be reading it.



