The Characterisation of Caesar (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Flashcards
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Suetonius's writing style
Suetonius's writing style
Biographical and anecdotal
Plutarch's text type for Caesar
Plutarch's text type for Caesar
Moral biography
Caesar's 'clementia' meaning
Caesar's 'clementia' meaning
Mercy towards defeated enemies
Caesar's 'hubris' meaning
Caesar's 'hubris' meaning
Excessive pride
Narrative person in Caesar's 'Commentaries'
Narrative person in Caesar's 'Commentaries'
Third person
Appian's work about Caesar
Appian's work about Caesar
Civil Wars
Appian's dual portrayal of Caesar
Appian's dual portrayal of Caesar
Saviour and destroyer of Rome
Biography text type focus
Biography text type focus
Personality, anecdotes, moral lessons
Autobiography text type characteristic
Autobiography text type characteristic
Self-promotion and selective reporting
History text type focus
History text type focus
Wider political analysis and broader significance
Year Caesar crossed the Rubicon
Year Caesar crossed the Rubicon
49 BC
Year Caesar became Dictator for life
Year Caesar became Dictator for life
44 BC
Famous victory in Caesar's Gallic campaigns
Famous victory in Caesar's Gallic campaigns
Alesia