The most memorable men of the Roman Republic are Cato the Elder and Julius Caesar. Each man gained unfathomable power over the greatest nation in the world of his time. Our world today continues to feel the effects of Caesar, who developed the modern calendar system (Suet. Caesar, 40). Both men changed Rome and added to its rich and noble history. Ancient biographers Plutarch and Suetonius provide insightful insight into the lives of Cato and Caesar and what made them history makers. Through careful analysis of the biographies of Cato and Caesar, it becomes clear that they shared similar skills and values ​​that propelled them to the top of Roman society. However, they were remarkably different in how they used their skills and lived their lives. Although the lives of Cato and Caesar are similar in many ways, the biographies of Plutarch and Suetonius reveal that personality and family background are the main causes of their differences. Commonalities between Cato and Caesar abound in the biographies of Suetonius and Plutarch. The most apparent similarity is in physical appearance and abilities. Cato led a sober life and trained hard to achieve “a solid constitution and a body as strong as it was healthy” (P1). In battle, Cato was a “formidable fighter, who resolutely held his position and faced his opponents with a fierce expression” (P1). Caesar was also strong physically and in battle. He was “tall, handsome, and well-built,” and he was “a most skilled swordsman and horseman, and displayed surprising endurance” (s45, 57). The enormous number of victories left by Caesar testifies to his talent as a general and fighter. Similarity in strength is only part of the dom...... middle of paper ......ter, Julia, as a game piece and married her to Pompey to form an alliance. Caesar's personality shines through clearly in these examples of marriage and offspring. On the other hand, Cato sees his offspring and his marriage in a very different light. Due to his sense of hard work and concern for family, Cato firmly believes that if he puts effort into raising his son, he will be rewarded with a son. be proud of. This proves true because Cato receives a letter from his son's commander, in which his son is praised "in the highest terms for his bravery" (pl. 20). Additionally, Cato only had one wife at a time and only remarried after the death of his first wife (pl. 24). Compared to Caesar, Cato's moral nature shines through clearly. Personality and character traits clearly show how differences arise in the context of marriage and offspring..