Summarizing an argument
which statement best summarizes the argument in the
passage?
therefore a prince, so long as he keeps his subjects
united and loyal, ought not to mind the reproach of
cruelty: because with a few examples he will be more
merciful than those who, through too much mercy, allow
disorders to arise, from which follow murders or
robberies; for these are wont to injure the whole people,
whilst those executions which originate with a prince
offend the individual only.
- the prince,
niccolò machiavelli
a cruel leader will prevent subjects from living in a
plac of crime and violence.
a cruel leader will cause subjects to commit crime
and violence in rebellion.
a cruel leader will execute subjects who are guilty
of committing crime and violence.
a cruel leader who is faced with crime and violence
must unite subjects.

A cruel leader will prevent subjects from living in a plac of crime and violence.

Explanation:

Niccolò Machiavelli wrotte in The Prince a book of teachings for future kings, leaders and governors, that aimed to give examples and lessons to those who would eventually be on positions of power, in this excerpt he states that a Prince, a good leader, shouldn´t fear being too cruel with a few guilty people, in order to set an example for other people that try and do the same crime, in this manner he is able to set an example and discourage others from doing the same, saving more lifes than if he was just a merciful leader and forgave all of his subjects crimes.

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the sample answer on e2020

conflicting values are demonstrated between two different groups in animal farm. first, the farm animals value hard work. this is shown by them working late and working long hours at the request of the pigs. napoleon and the pigs, however, sleep late daily. furthermore, the animals value equality. this differs from the value of napoleon and the other pigs. instead of equality, they value only gaining power and maintaining their own privilege, which is demonstrated by their taking extra milk and sleeping in beds.