Day 5

The Prince Lesson Plan

Reading Assignment, Questions, Vocabulary

For this section, students should read Chapters 21-26 of The Prince.

Content Summary for Teachers

Chapter 21: What a Ruler Should Do in Order to Be Thought Outstanding

In Chapter 21, Machiavelli discusses how princes can win over their subjects. He writes, "Nothing enables a ruler to gain more prestige than undertaking great campaigns and performing unusual deeds." Princes can also win acclaim for the rewards and punishments which they dole out, as well as for possessing outstanding ability in some respect.

Machiavelli says as well that princes will be highly regarded for being a true ally – or a true enemy, as the case may be. However, neutrality will diminish their standing in the...

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