Use the drop-down menus to choose the answer that best completes each sentence about chapter 17 of The Prince. Machiavelli’s claim in this chapter is that a prince must be . Machiavelli’s specific purpose in this chapter is to .
Answer
Selection 1:
merciful when possible but cruel when necessary
Selection 2:
persuade readers that a prince must be somewhat cruel

Question

Use the drop-down menus to choose the answer that best completes each sentence about chapter 17 of The Prince. Machiavelli’s claim in this chapter is that a prince must be . Machiavelli’s specific purpose in this chapter is to .

Answer

Selection 1:

merciful when possible but cruel when necessary

Selection 2:

persuade readers that a prince must be somewhat cruel

Revolt · Accepted Answer

merciful when possible but cruel when necessary