JOURNAL ARTICLE

Laser-sharp focus.

  • Published In: New Philosopher, 2023, n. 39. P. 86 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Case, Antonia 3 of 3

Abstract

The first time Demosthenes made a speech in the public assembly, his stammering pronunciation caused him much distress, so much so that he sought the advice of an actor and set up a disciplined routine of practice. In fourth century Greece, a young Athenian named Demosthenes built himself an underground study, and shaved one half of his head so he couldn't go out in public. As a boy, Demosthenes had a speech impairment, an "indistinct utterance and shortness of breath", according to Greek philosopher Plutarch, that caused his sentences to be broken and disjointed, making it difficult for him to be understood. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New Philosopher. 2023/03, Issue 39, p86
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:22017151
  • Accession Number:162124195
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