The works of Virgil and Caesar, The Aeneid and the Commentarii de Bello Gallico respectfully share the common theme of war to describe what drives Aeneas and Caesar to frenzy . Some events written by Caesar showcase the qualities that make him a great leader. Virgil uses the events related to the Trojan Horse to show the war coming from many causes that attacked and pushed Aeneas to found Rome. Caesar considers himself a protector of the Romans against northern aggressors, declares war on those who threaten his city. Here he recalled the great failure, when the Helvetii showed no remorse and killed the Consul of Rome and enslaved his legion. Caesar does not let the Helvetii pass through the Province due to the memory of the killed Consul. In Book I, chapter 7 of the Commentarii de Bello Gallico, we read: “Caesar, since he remembered that Lucius Cassius, consul, had been killed, and his army defeated and made to pass under the yoke of the Helvetii, did not think that [their request] should be granted: nor was he of opinion that men of hostile character, if given an opportunity of marching through the province, would abstain from outrage and evil.” This shows the constant warfare between Rome and the invaders and pushes Caesar to pursue his goals, such as killing the Helvetii, making him a powerful force. Caesar's mercy is not only shown when he fights to avenge a memory of his rebuilt city, but also through his men when they are required to dive into deep waters to fight the Britons in Book 4, Chapter 25. “And while our men hesitated [whether to advance towards the shore], mainly because of the depth of the sea the sea, he who brought the eagle of the ten......middle of paper......and Aeneas and Caesar to become great heroes among men. Both show mercy and one is even guided by the gods, but after centuries no one has forgotten them. One of these because its end created the foundation for an empire that would reign for a millennium. The other for his clever tactics and devotion to protecting his men and his city. War has torn the world apart over the millennia, but no one has achieved the magnitude of positive fame like Aeneas and Caesar. Works cited Cesare, Giulio. "The Internet Classics Archive | Julius Caesar's Gallic Wars." The Internet Classics Archive | Julius Caesar's Gallic Wars. Network. 28 May 2014. .Virgil. "Virgil, The Major Works." Virgil, The major works. 2002. Network. May 28 2014. .