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The author plays "what if" by putting two ideas next to each other
The author uses history to back up his ideas
The author talks animals and uses them as metaphors
Honest vs being a tough ruler,
"good ruler should be honest," " but they got to trick people to stay in power."
He mentioned former kings, who were exactly truthful but still achieved great things
He says "a good ruler is strong  like a lion and clever as a fox".  meaning they need to be smart and tough to succeed
By using "what if" it supports the author by exploring political power, justifying morally questionable actions and highlighting the unpredictability of fortune.
By using "what if" it impacts the audience by forcing the reader to question ethical standards, offers practical guidance and promotes a realist worldview.
By using history it supports the author by establishing credibility, providing concrete examples and justify his principles.
By using history it impacts the audience by creating a sense of timelessness, building trust and encouraging critical thinking
By using animals as metaphors it supports the author by simplifiing complex concepts, creating memorable imagery and reinforcing his thesis
By using animals as metaphors it impacts the audience by engaging them emotionally, promoting understanding and offering a moral compass.
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"Concerning the Way in Which Princes Should Keep Faith" The main purpose of this essay is to challenge the ideal and argue that effective rulers must be humble in their morality, and be willing to break promises if necessary to maintain power
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