Through what lens did Plutarch examine the lives of illustrious persons?
Through their military exploits
Through their moral character
Through their intellectual accomplishments
Through their financial success
Answer
Plutarch examined the lives of illustrious persons through the lens of their moral character. He was interested in how they had lived their lives and what their virtues and vices were. He believed that by studying the lives of these people, we could learn from their mistakes and successes and become better people ourselves.
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