Argumentative Essays
The following section offers a variety of topics pertinent to having a well-rounded understanding of The Prince. Jacob Copley’s paper focuses on Machiavelli and Sun Tzu’s (the author of The Art of War) views on the interrelations of politics and warfare for an outside perspective on how Machiavelli’s writing relates to others of similar natures. Yosef Ibitayo examines how the contemporary perception of Machiavelli changed after the publication of The Prince to give an understanding of the religious overtones of the time and resulting perception of the novel. Caroline Mahavier’s topic is less specific in that it overviews the historical political strife Machiavelli witnessed throughout his lifetime and analyzes its effect on the writing of The Prince. Carmen Saleme provides evidence supporting the entire novel as a work of satire of the political leaders of the time. Last, but hardly least, Carlo Vanz discusses the role of religion in The Prince, providing his stance on Machiavelli’s own beliefs. The papers provide information the history, politics, and other influences that make The Prince such an intriguing and complex classic work of literature.
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