Which of the following characters from William Shakespeare's Hamlet seems to be the most Machiavellian – Claudius, Hamlet, or Fortinbras? Why? Use the play to help you justify your assertion
Respond in complete sentences, and use the work to provide evidence to prove your point. Document your answer when appropriate. Be sure to proofread your answers as clarity of expression is part of your earned points.
In the selections we read of Beowulf, Beowulf is a warrior and a leader of a small group of men. Later in his story, he will become king of his people. Based on the selections we've read of his heroic adventures with Grendel, do you think Beowulf will make a good king? Be sure to define what you mean by "good," and offer specific examples from the work to prove your point.
Respond in complete sentences, and use the work to provide evidence to prove your point. Document your answer when appropriate. Be sure to proofread your answers as clarity of expression is part of your earned points.
Evaluate a current political leader through the lens of Niccolo Machiavelli's The Prince. In other words, how does the political figure you have chosen stack up against Machiavelli's guidelines for getting and maintaining power? For this response, you are not arguing that the person is a good or bad figure; instead, you are making the case that he/she is or is not following the precepts set out in The Prince. Focus on the selections we read only.
Respond in complete sentences, and use the work to provide evidence to prove your point. Document your answer when appropriate. Be sure to proofread your answers as clarity of expression is part of your earned points.
In Chapter 17 of The Prince, Niccolo Machiavelli makes the famous claim that it is better to feared than loved. What reasons does he give for that policy? Do you believe that it is possible for a leader to be feared and maintain his power? Use examples from both the text and either Renaissance or modern rulers to prove your point.