Which statements accurately define archetypes? Select three options. 1)They are based on stereotypes.
2)They convey universal meanings and shared human experiences.
3)They are universal symbols found in literature.
4)They are flat and uncomplicated.
5)They can include characters, plots, settings, objects, and themes.

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to persuade readers that a conquering prince must destroy a former republic if he hopes to hold it.

in the excerpt from "the prince," the author niccolò machiavelli suggests that to take possession of a city and endure the control over it, it is necessary to destroy it first. otherwise, people who have known freedom will eventually turn against the new rulers and fight back to recover their power.