17582. PLUTARCH’S LIFE OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT. This paper provides a review and analysis of Plutarch of Chaeronea’s account of the life of Alexander the Great, which, in addition to providing a biography of Alexander, provides lessons on the moral qualities found in a great leader. Argues that the main moral lesson of Plutarch’s account is that a great leader is able to make use of his virtues while controlling his vices. KEYWORDS: Plutarch Alexander the great qualities leader. Written 2005. MLA Style. 5 pages, 13 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.