Caesar, Gallic War, Book 5, Part I

It indicates Caesar's interest in establishing diplomatic relations with distant lands.

It highlights Caesar’s personal desire to avoid political issues in Rome.

It demonstrates the Roman value of expanding their influence and seeking glory through conquest.

It shows a respect for the Gallic tribes' autonomy by leaving them temporarily.

Sallust

Cicero

Livy

Julius Caesar

Ambulare

Navigare

Munire

Pugnare

Vergil portrays leaders using pathos by expressing doubt openly, contrasting with Caesar’s depiction of certainty in leadership decisions.

Caesar presents leadership with stoic resilience appealing to duty, while Vergil elicits emotional responses through Aeneas’s personal struggles and relationships.

While Vergil's leaders rarely engage with pathos directly preferring logical appeals, Caesar often depicts his own vulnerability in times of crisis.

Both texts depict leaders who leverage pathos through public displays of emotion to garner sympathy from their subjects.

Equus

Navis

Gladius

Castra

Alternative Choice Wrong Shows unchanged enthusiasm despite experiencing heavy losses prior confrontations.

Demonstrates increase confidence due effective communication strategies .

Highlights decrease ambition because lengthy campaigns wearying .

Fourth Misleading Possibility suggests growing fear anticipation harsh winter conditions ahead

They depict contrasting styles of leadership between Rome and its adversaries.

They demonstrate Caesar’s decisiveness in commanding his troops.

They suggest that luck plays a more significant role than skill in battle outcomes.

They show how Gaulish leaders prioritize personal honor over strategy.

Lucius Caesetius Flavus

Quintus Cicero

Titus Labienus

Gaius Volcatius Tullus

By showing that Roman tactics were inferior to those used by the Gauls during this period.

By indicating a strict adherence to traditional strategies regardless of situational demands.

By revealing why certain formations or maneuvers were chosen based on terrain and enemy positioning.

By suggesting that standard tactics were avoided entirely due to superstitious beliefs.

It underscores the peaceful coexistence between Gauls and Romans.

It reinforces Roman strategic prowess and discipline.

It reflects on the democratic process within Gallic leadership.

It highlights the technological advancements of the Gallic tribes.