What impact do the words feared and hatred have on
the meaning of the passage?
They suggest that a ruler who is feared can retain
power, while a ruler who is hated is less likely to do
sO.
They suggest that hatred is more powerful than fear,
allowing a ruler to take power from people by taking
their possessions.
They suggest that, if a prince has to put someone to
death, he will be hated rather than feared.
They suggestwhat both fear and hatred can be
useful. depending on the situation.