The Most Interesting Character

Throughout the entire reading of the Matyszak chapters, I found myself most engaged while reading about Julius Caesar and Marcus Tullius Cicero. They were the two to have the most influence on the Roman Republic and the history. Although, I do find Cicero more interesting due to his background, approach, and actions throughout his time. He came from little money and little family background involved in high status government, but was very intelligent and was able to further his education, leading him into politics. After some time in politics, succeeding in cases as a lawyer, he lost himself for some time and left Rome. Cicero then came back and became a philosopher, got involved in Caesar's civil war, and was made a consul. I am interested by Cicero, because he was loyal to him people and true to himself, and was able to become a man of power from pretty much nothing unlike all the others, which is the main thing that impressed me most about him and history.