I Would Not say Anything for a Man pg.818-819

The general point made by Tyrtaeus of Sparta in his work I would not say anything for a Man, is that it is hard for a man to prove himself for war. More specifically Tyrateus describes what a man can do to prove himself for war. He writes, “For no man ever proves himself a good man in war unless he can endrue to face the blood and the slaughter, go close against the enemy and fight with his hands. (Pg. 818)” In this passage Tyrtaeus is suggesting that every man should be a valiant warrior, and to do that he must endure the blood, sweat, and tears that come along with going to war.  In conclusion, it is Tyrtaeus’s belief that to prove oneself fit for war, you must be valiant and endure all that war has to offer.

In my opinion, Tyrateus is right because people who die for their country deserve all the praise that comes from fighting in a war. I think whether or not they died or if they are still alive their service is valued. Although some people might argue that the dead soldiers should be talked about, I maintain that both dead and alive soldiers should be talked about for their service. Therefore, I conclude that it is hard for a man to prove himself for war, especially when so many people view it differently.