Whenever those states which have been acquired as stated have been accustomed to live under their own laws and in freedom, there
are three courses for those who wish to hold them: the first is to ruin them, the next is to reside there in person, the third is to permit them to live under their own laws, drawing a tribute, and establishing within it an oligarchy which will keep it friendly to you. Because such a government, being created by the prince, knows that it cannot stand without his friendship and interest, and does its utmost to support him; and therefore he who would keep a city accustomed to freedom will hold it more easily by the means of its own citizens than in any other way. –The Prince,
Niccolò Machiavelli
What is the author’s primary purpose in writing this passage? a)to inform b)to entertain c)to persuade
What does Machiavelli most want the reader to know? a)how to maintain power b)how to become a prince c)how to rule with kindness
What is his secondary purpose? a)to inform the reader b)to entertain with humor c)to entertain with suspense
How does Machiavelli work to achieve his secondary purpose? a)by telling a funny story b)by providing explanations c)by recounting a tragic event
Answer: A) his strong belief in a woman’s domestic role.
Explanation: In the given excerpt from "Trifles" we can see the description of the County Attorney's reaction when he sees dirty towels in the kitchen, he has a violent response, by kicking his foot against the pans under the sink, and then he makes a comment about how the woman isn't a good housekeeper. This reaction demonstrates his strong belief in a woman’s domestic role.
No, Jim Macpherson never came back home from the war. The cello taped box had a note paper on it where he had written that "to be buried with me when the time comes'. It is clear that he never came back
