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Literature and Philosophy of the Renaissance

Question 14721 • GA-GSE World History

What advice would Machiavelli likely give to Don Quixote on his quest? Check all that apply.continue to act virtuously on his quest, no matter what obstacles he facesthreaten Sancho Panza if he does not obey orderstrick others in order to achieve his goalstreat those he meets with courtesy and kindness in order to win their support

Answer
A
continue to act virtuously on his quest, no matter what obstacles he faces
B
threaten Sancho Panza if he does not obey orders
C
trick others in order to achieve his goals
D
treat those he meets with courtesy and kindness in order to win their support

Explanation

Machiavelli would likely advise Don Quixote to use whatever methods help him achieve his goals, rather than insisting on virtue regardless of the consequences. Threatening Sancho to secure obedience and tricking others to gain an advantage fit that pragmatic approach. Acting virtuously no matter what, or relying on courtesy and kindness to win support, would be less characteristic of Machiavelli’s advice.

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