Pericles & the Philosophers

Pericles meets Heraclitus, Plato & Socrates. Great issues of philosophy are addressed. Pericles conquers Sparta & Socrates drinks hemlock.

Type:

Feature

Status:

For sale

Page Count:

5pp

Genre:

Drama, History

Budget:

Shoestring

Age Rating:

Everyone

Copyright Details:

WGA

Synopsis/Details

TBD

Story & Logistics

Story Type:

Hero's Journey

Story Situation:

Obtaining

Story Conclusion:

Bitter-sweet

Linear Structure:

Linear

Moral Affections:

Dereliction of Duty, Disrespect, Flattery, Intemperance, Punishment

Cast Size:

Several

Locations:

Several

Special Effects:

Other practical effects

Characters

Lead Role Ages:

Male Adult

Hero Type:

Legendary

Villian Type:

Authority Figure

Advanced

Adaption:

Based on True Events

Subgenre:

Action Suspense-Thriller

Action Elements:

Physical Stunts

Equality & Diversity:

Minority Protagonist

Life Topics:

Approaching Death

Time Period:

Ancient history

Country:

Greece

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Submitted: 2025-Oct-15

Last Updated: 2025-Oct-15

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The Writer: Robert Michael Benn Mr.

TIME magazine journalist. UC Berkeley Varsity Boxing Squad. California Real Estate Broker & Editor of NEXUS and COASTLINE magazines. BA degree University of California, Berkeley in Philosophy and English. MA degree University of California, Irvine in Philosophy. Subscribe to my newsletter@ bennrobert3316@gmail.com Go to bio

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