Is Eratosthenes Guilty
1a. In this trial I would argue that Eratosthenes is fact non guilty. Section 11 of the Laws of Athens provide for the lawful killing of a seducer? Though it can be argued that Eratosthenes broke the law as he was seen in bed with Euphiletos’ wife there some things that are important to consider. The law states that “A kakourgos (lit. “Wrong-doer”), i.e. a burglar, adulterer, footpad, or assassin, who is caught in the act may be punished immediately without a dagger by whoever wishes.” Now look at this law clearly. First I would like to point out that Eratosthenes was not a burglar, as he did not steal anything, he was not a footpad he did not rob pedestrians nor was he an assassin as he did not kill anyone. Though arguable, he was not an
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Like the law states. Even if Eratosthenes is guilty then according section 11c but “if a man is found guilty in trial of kakourgia, he is turned back over to the victim who, before the court, may punish however he wishes without a dagger.” After they would have gone to trial could have death with the situation. Killing him at the scene is unacceptable and goes against the law and Euphiletos should be punished for his wrongdoings.
1b. In 1b it sates “If so, were the actions of Euphiletos of Oea, resulting in the death of Eratosthenes of Oea, justified by Section 11 of the Laws of Athens?” The act of Euphiletos was not justified because he should have not killed Eratosthenes. Euphiletos says he did this in the heat of the moment and that he felt that Eratosthenes had corrupted his wife and brought shame to his family and insulted him but in fact this did not happen in the heat of the moment. This is a case of premeditation. Euphiletos has hated Eratosthenes from the beginning. The old women who had spoken to Euphiletos had said, “The person who is disgracing you and your wife happens to be our mutual enemy.” Notice that the women had said “mutual enemy” meaning that Euphiletos had
Like the law states. Even if Eratosthenes is guilty then according section 11c but “if a man is found guilty in trial of kakourgia, he is turned back over to the victim who, before the court, may punish however he wishes without a dagger.” After they would have gone to trial could have death with the situation. Killing him at the scene is unacceptable and goes against the law and Euphiletos should be punished for his wrongdoings.
1b. In 1b it sates “If so, were the actions of Euphiletos of Oea, resulting in the death of Eratosthenes of Oea, justified by Section 11 of the Laws of Athens?” The act of Euphiletos was not justified because he should have not killed Eratosthenes. Euphiletos says he did this in the heat of the moment and that he felt that Eratosthenes had corrupted his wife and brought shame to his family and insulted him but in fact this did not happen in the heat of the moment. This is a case of premeditation. Euphiletos has hated Eratosthenes from the beginning. The old women who had spoken to Euphiletos had said, “The person who is disgracing you and your wife happens to be our mutual enemy.” Notice that the women had said “mutual enemy” meaning that Euphiletos had