For Cicero, the complete orator represented Roman civic values. Is such a conception of a single public figurewhether speaker or writerpossible today?

• If you think such a speaker or writer is not possible today, explain your reasoning.
• If you think such a speaker or writer is possible today, address the following: Which person(s) in our society might take on such a role? Who comes closest? Why? Be sure to engage with specific traits.