Weekly #4

Lysander- Spartan commander

Adonis- main character and is in the military of Athens

Pericles- leader of Athens

Achilles- an Athenian who dies because of the plague

Orion- leader of Syracuse

Philip- Narrator

Philo- A person in the Spartan army

Alcibiades- the leader of the fleet to Sicily

This play is going to detail the numerous events that took place during the Peloponnesian War. It will account the life of Adonis as he tries to lead Athens to victory during the Peloponnesian War.

Philip- It all started in about 431 B.C. when Athens was at the top of the Mediterranean and they continued to rise. The Athenian navy was the strongest it had ever been and they were in complete control.

Pericles- I have built the greatest navy the world has ever seen! But I know that our foe Sparta is going to get their revenge somehow.

Adonis- Do not worry, sir. We are prepared for any attack that is put upon us. I do agree, though, that Sparta is out to get us.

Philip- Pericles and Adonis were right because Sparta was gearing up to attack Athens with all their might. The Spartans mustered the greatest army the world had ever seen and were confident about their well thought out plans.

Lysander- Look at the size of my great army! We can’t possibly lose to the weak Athens. This is definitely our time to show the world we are the most powerful.

Philo- It is true, sir. It would be a complete embarrassment if we actually lost to Athens. This might be our only chance to prove we are worthy of being the best.

Lysander- Our plan is to block their port near Piraeus and give them a deadly plague that will ravage most of their population so poor old Athens becomes weak.

Philo- We will defeat Athens!

Philip- The Spartan army does what they planned to and attacked Athens to their advantage. They blocked the necessary shipments for Athens and the people were trapped inside the city walls of Athens. The people were crammed and it appeared that Athens was not prepared for such a vicious blow.

Pericles- Our city is in danger! We must try our best to overcome such a dreadful situation!

Adonis- I will try to gather our troops so we can fend the Spartans off.

Philip- Meanwhile, the Spartans are doing their best to keep attacking Athens.

Lysander- This is great! Our plan has worked to perfection and we will complete the last part of our plan.

Philo- What is that, sir?

Lysander- The one thing that will hurt Athens for years- the plague.

Philip- While the Athenians were gathering their troops to defend the city of Athens, the plague was released and devastated Athens.   

Pericles- What is this dreadful disease that has been brought upon us?

Achilles- I don’t know, but everyone is getting extremely sick and people are starting to die.

Pericles- I see that even our most trusted troop is sick, too.

Philip- Pericles saw how sick Adonis was and he was afraid he would not make it. Luckily for Adonis, he found a potion that cured him of the sickness. This was the turning point of Adonis’s life and it showed that he could overcome anything. Still, the plague was wiping everyone out, including Pericles.

Achilles- I have been affected by this terrible disease. I cannot go on any longer! (he dies).

Pericles- I am feeling terrible right now. I need someone to take over my position as leader of this fine city. (he dies).

Philip- Roughly one-third of the total population of Athens was dead because of the plague and Athens was in desperate need of some help. Meanwhile, the Spartans had done exactly what they wanted to do.

Lysander- Our work here is done. Let us go back to our city-state and celebrate this wonderful victory!

Philip- At this point in time, Athens was in a decline and needed to do something to regain the power they once had. Shortly after the war, Athens found out that their ally, Sicily, was under attack by Syracuse. Athens felt that they needed to help and maybe this would help them gain the power they needed to rise up. Alcibiades was the main leader and general of the Athenian navy. Adonis also plays a role during the expedition to Sicily.

Alcibiades- Let us go to Sicily and help them out.

Adonis- Great idea, sir. This might take a while, though.

Alcibiades- This will be a good plan as long as the Spartans do not interfere again like last time.

Adonis- Well, we must be on our way.

Philip- The strong Athenian navy departed Athens around the year 415 B.C. and was ready to take on the Syracuse army. The Syracuse army was pretty strong and was capable of defeating the Athenian navy, but they had no idea the Athenians were going to attack them. The Athenians thought for sure they would win this battle. But Alcibiades was charged and arrested for a religious crime and had to be tried during the fleet. He had to leave somehow so he could go back to the trial in Athens.

Alcibiades- (about halfway during the trip) I have to go back to Athens.

Adonis- Why?

Alcibiades- I must check to see if Athens has recovered.

Adonis- OK. (Alcibiades takes one of the ships and leaves.)

Adonis- What is wrong with him? I must follow him to see what is going on.

Philip- Adonis secretly follows Alcibiades and they both arrive in Athens. Suddenly, Adonis travels to Sparta and Adonis wonders what is going on with him. Then, Alcibiades tells the Spartans Athens plans but thankfully Adonis was there to hear him.

Adonis- Alcibiades, why would you do such a thing? You have betrayed our city and I must kill you. (Gets out his sword)

Alcibiades- I have a whole army behind me. You can’t stop me.

Lysander- Troops, finish him.

Philip- Adonis stands no chance, and he is murdered quickly.

Lysander- I must now send messengers to Syracuse so they will be prepared for the Athenian attack.

Philip- Messengers are sent to Syracuse before the navy of Athens can get there, so Syracuse finds out.

Orion- I cannot believe the Athenians would attack us! I must gather my army and train them for this battle.

Philip- When the Athenians arrive in Syracuse, they have high hopes and are not worried at all. What they do not know is that the Syracuse army is well prepared and have more soldiers and weapons then Athens. The slaughtering begins once the Athenian soldiers get off the boats and Orion is impressed.

Orion- I knew we would win this battle! We were no match for the little Athenian navy. I am so proud of this moment!

Philip- Well, Sparta got involved and Athens was devastated again during the Peloponnesian War. Athens would decline for the next decade and Sparta would now be the new leaders of the Mediterranean. Even though Athens lost, they remembered the soldier Adonis, who did anything he could to help his city win. Athens honored him by building a statue for him and he was considered a true hero of Athens.