Discussion questions. 3.In the context of this passage, what is fair? Is this an important factor in society, both modern and ancient? Compare what you learned of Greek society from this text to your knowledge of other ancient societies—was ancient Greece a more or less “fair” society? Cite evidence from this text, your own experience, and other literature, art, or history in your answer.

4. In the context of the passage, how easy was it for a citizen living in ancient Greece to change his or her class status? In your opinion, is socioeconomic status in contemporary society more fixed or more fluid than during ancient Greece?