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Bc. Bibiána Geršiová

Bachelor's thesis

Richard III and Francis Underwood – Who is the Better Ruler According to Machiavelli's The Prince

Richard III and Francis Underwood – Who is the Better Ruler According to Machiavelli's The Prince
Abstract:
Táto práca skúma, ako sa machiavelistické taktiky prejavujú u Shakespearovho Richarda III. a u Francisa Underwooda z amerického televízneho seriálu House of Cards – u postáv klasickej literatúry a súčasnej kultúry. Prostredníctvom komparatívnej analýzy práca hodnotí ich vernosť Machiavelliho radám a zisťuje, do akej miery Richard a Francis stelesňujú machiavelvské princípy. Pozorovaním toho, ako postavy …more
Abstract:
This thesis examines how Machiavellian tactics manifest in Shakespeare’s Richard III and Francis Underwood from the American TV series House of Cards – characters from classic literature and contemporary culture. Through a comparative analysis, the thesis assesses their fidelity to Machiavelli’s counsel, exploring to what extent Richard and Francis embody Machiavellian principles. By observing the …more
 

Keywords

Francis Underwood Richard III Machiavellian character power deception manipulation House of Cards ruler The Prince machiavelistický charakter moc klam manipulácia vládca Vladár
 
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 20. 5. 2024
Identifier: https://is.muni.cz/th/q9lkj/

Thesis defence

  • Date of defence: 13. 6. 2024
  • Supervisor: Mgr. Lenka Pospíšilová
  • Reader: doc. Jeffrey Alan Smith, M.A.

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