What is Machiavelll's view of human nature? Your answer should be at least one hundred words.

     Machiavelli stands in contrast to the several political thinkers that advocate a "natural state," a pre-social society determined only by human instinct and character. However, while Machiavelli never provides a picture of society without civil authority, he does present a cohesive, if not quite full, understanding of human nature.

    Machiavelli makes clear reference to a number of fundamental human characteristics. Individuals are typically self-interested, yet their affection for others can be earned or lost. They are comfortable and joyful as long as they are not subjected to sorrow or persecution. They may be trustworthy during good times, but during difficult times, they may become self-centered, deceptive, and profit-driven. They respect others' honor, charity, courage, and piety, yet the majority lack these characteristics. While individuals who have attained some level of authority exhibit ambition, the majority of people are content with the way things are and so have no desire to improve the status quo. After receiving a favor or service, people naturally feel compelled, and this relationship is rarely dissolved capriciously. Nonetheless, allegiances are earned and lost, and goodwill is never unconditional.

1. read the following excerpt from franklin d. roosevelt's "fireside chat 19":

on the other side of the picture, we must learn also to know that guerilla warfare against the germans in, let us say serbia or norway, us; that a successful russian offensive against the germans us; and that british successes on land or sea in any part of the world strengthen our hands.

remember always that germany and italy, regardless of any formal declaration of war, consider themselves at war with the united states at this moment just as much as they consider themselves at war with britain or russia. and germany puts all the other republics of the americas into the same category of enemies. the people of our sister republics of this hemisphere can be honored by that fact.  

the true goal we seek is far above and beyond the ugly field of battle. when we resort to force, as now we must, we are determined that this force shall be directed toward ultimate good as well as against immediate evil. we americans are not destroyers — we are builders.

analyze the effectiveness of this excerpt. how does it function within the speech as a whole? how does the structure of the excerpt to convey the speech's purpose and key points? support your argument with evidence from the speech. (10 points)

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