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For example, he would concern himself with the authority, influence, and eloquence that his adversaries had. The speeches of Cicero showed his art and style that made his arguments highly convincing. As a young man, he served as an apprentice in the Roman Forum and was very familiar with Roman tradition and the exigencies of Roman social and judicial systems. He was confident in his own abilities, and his ethos struggled against the weight of those who were born in a family with influence and authority. He did not come from a wealthy family but was a good orator who merited an election to office. This chapter describes the background of Cicero as a fledgling orator.
