What meaning is emphasized by the use of the words
merciful and mercy in the passage?
Machiavelli suggests that the cruel prince would like to be
more merciful.
Machiavelli forces readers to carefully consider the
meanings of the words merciful and mercy.
Machiavelli forces readers to decide whether executions
and robberies are acceptable.
Machiavelli is giving both mercy and merciful a more
negative connotation.

gandhi had lead a successful campaign of nonviolent civil resistance to british rule, which led to india's independence. good luck

explanation:

bearing in mind that painting during the 1700s was a medium used by the artists at courts in order to depict the kings or queens' portraits as well as their power and influence, the painting of king louis xiv as shown in sugar changed the world supports this claim. in this painting it is possible to observe three examples of wealth, power, and influence.

the king is wearing elaborate clothing made of fancy materials.

the king has a sword and sits next to a helmet.

the king sits next to a crown, which symbolizes his power.

wearing expensive clothes, carrying a sword and posing next to a crown are symbols of wealth, power and influence which clearly represent the importance of monarchy during those times.

a,b,c,d,e

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