The theme which Spartacus presents is of universal value--the
spirit of liberty, dear to all mankind. This value must be
realized by the student, who must make the effort of Spartacus his
own effort, throughout the entire selection. The value of the
theme must be behind every spoken word, felt, if not uttered.





CHAPTER IV.

FORMING THE ELEMENTS.


The life manifested in the three previous chapters now begins to
take more definite thought form. The intellect seeing more
clearly, appeals to the intellects of those who listen that they
may think with greater sharpness and distinctness the thoughts
presented. By aiming to present these thoughts so as to be clearly
understood, distinctness and precision of utterance are gained.
The elements of speech become more perfectly and beautifully
chiseled. Thus keener thinking and greater care in presentation
serve in forming the elements and perfecting the articulation,
which need not be made a matter of mechanical drill.

Careless enunciation, which so mars the beauty of a speaker's
discourse, is usually due to careless thinking. Clear speaking
comes from clear thinking. Exceptional cases of long confirmed bad
habits, faultily trained ears, or defects in the vocal apparatus,