Great leaders have a strong sense of character, measured by morals, ethics, honesty, and positive reputational traits. Alexander the Great was a man of character. The fame behind this name lies in the memory of all the achievements and imprints left on humanity. Alexander is certainly known for his war strategy and tactics. The most convincing aspect is his way of speaking. This powerful war enthusiast speaks with great eloquence and logic; presents arguments convincingly that outweigh strong emotions. Alexander proves himself to be a man who can close any deal with a series of meticulous words followed by judicious examples. When history considers a man "the ruler of two million square kilometers in the Middle East, the steppes of Central Asia, northern India and Egypt (Moonan 2004)", it works wonders . This speech will testify to the qualities of Alexander's character. Logical arguments accompanied by Aristotle's direct teachings made Alexander the Great a powerful orator, which gave him more leadership, a character trait. The art of speaking or artful persuasion is attributed only to Aristotle. According to the teachings of Aristotle, which today constitute above all the foundation of all philosophy, there are three pillars of public speaking. The pillars define the positions that make one a strong speaker. The three pillars are Ethos, Pathos and Logos. Ethos means character in Greek. Character defined by: trustworthiness, similarity, authority and reputation. These particles make the speaker a credible source, someone worth listening to. Pathos means in Greek to appeal to the emotion of the audience. Meaning recognizes their emotions and ...... middle of paper ...... Its way of using words and conveying a message is now the measure of success. Alexander the Great was a man of character.Works Cited “Speech of Alexander the Great”. Kadambam. Word Press, April 25, 2010. Web. November 19, 2012. .Alexander the Great. Real. Robert Rossen. Perf. Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, Danielle Darrieux, Stanley Baker, Fredic March. MGM, 1956. DVD. Pressfield, Steven. The Virtues of War: A Novel by Alexander the Great. New York: Doubleday, 2004. Print. Moonan, Wendy. “Alexander’s world was rich and beautiful even before the films.” The New York Times December 31, 2004, Art & Design sec. :n. page. http://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/31/arts/design/31anti.html?_r=0&adxnnl=1&ref=alexanderthegreat&adxnnlx=1353323620-x/1Yidk0TRxNRMqczTJ0zQ. The New York Times. Internet. November 15. 2012.