Report on Hesiod's Works and Days: Justice and Good Conduct, Overview

This report provides a summary of Hesiod's 'Works and Days,' focusing on the section concerning justice and good conduct. The report discusses the importance of justice, law, and moral behavior as presented by the Greek poet. It highlights the concepts of fairness, the protection of individual rights, and the consequences of illegal activities. The report emphasizes the need for personal responsibility and the impact of wealth on moral decisions. It also addresses the significance of friendship and family in maintaining ethical standards and societal well-being, drawing from the poem's insights into relationships and the pursuit of wealth. The analysis covers key themes such as the role of wealth, the importance of good friends and family, and how to make the right decisions.

The summary about Hesiod, Works
and Days, 6 ‘On Justice and Good
Conduct

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SUMMARY:
In this report, the summary is based upon the Hesiod, who is the Greek epic poet describe
and composes various poetry and one of his poetry is Works and Days, in which the focus in this
report is undertaken on 6 on topic ‘On Justice and Good Conduct'. In this the topic stated that the
matter related to justice, law and taking care of the moral issues. As in respect of carrying the
Greek poet, the statement is made in form of Perses which carries the rights and not violates any
of the laws regarding securing the rights of the persons (HESIOD, WORKS AND DAYS, 2020).
In this evil planning and mischief is undertaken regarding not understanding the person
needs and in exchanges committing illegal activity. Thus, in this poem, the lyrics are imposed
regarding securing the right of the person and also punishing the person for committing illegal
offences. As the changes in person are to be undertaken by themselves as they can react in good
way of any crucial situation arise and similarly can be bad of they need to gain any advantages.
It is also stated that wealth is not seized or no disputes arise due to undertaking wealth. It
arises that god given wealth in respect of improving the condition of the person and also helping
other to take right decisions. As friends are to be called as the god gift but leave such friends who
are harming other or bring a friend for some benefits. Praise such friends who help other in bad
times or also enjoy every moment with them and leave such friends who undertake bad thoughts
or things to harm other or use friends to gain benefits from them (Hesiod's Treatise on Justice:
"Works and Days" 109-380, 2005). As son are the family assets which results in increasing the
wealth or security of the family. Thus, they are always appreciated and taken care to grow the
family wealth for longer way.

REFERENCES
Online
HESIOD, WORKS AND DAYS. 2020. Online. Available through:
<https://www.theoi.com/Text/HesiodWorksDays.html>.
Hesiod's Treatise on Justice: "Works and Days" 109-380. 2005. Online. Available through:
<https://www.jstor.org/stable/30038646?seq=1>.