He was a public speaker
Athenian orator Demosthenes warned his people primarily about the growing threat of Macedonian power under Philip II. He urged Athenians to unite and strengthen their defenses, emphasizing the importance of civic responsibility and military preparedness. His speeches, particularly the "Philippics," aimed to rally the citizens against complacency and to recognize the dangers of external aggression. Demosthenes believed that active participation in politics and defense was crucial for preserving Athenian democracy and autonomy.
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Valentine has mixed feelings about her pseudonym. She hates the ideas of Demosthenes, yet she loves the power. Valentine, like her brother Peter, has a liking of power. Demosthenes is a demagogue; Valentine is a child demagogue and, if Ender had not been who he was and if Earth had continued to be the only planet humans knew about, Valentine would have grown up to be a politician, most likely the rival of Peter.Instead she became the mysterious Demosthenes written about in O.S. Card's Speaker for the Dead.
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A Greek Orator
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a Greek statesman and orator of ancient Athens.
Demosthenes is the person who led the THenian Opposition against Philip II
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Demosthenes was an ancient Greek statesman and orator known for his powerful speeches and political influence in Athens. He was a key figure in resisting the rise of Macedon under Philip II and his son Alexander the Great. Demosthenes is considered one of the greatest orators in history.
The expression is Get the marbles out of your mouth, meaning Speak clearly, or Out with it!. The Greek orator Demosthenes is said to have overcome a speech impediment by speaking over the roar of the ocean with pebbles in his mouth.
He gauged Philip's ambition to control Greece.