5.4.1 - ‘Tremble, therefore, tyrants of the world!’
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What did people believe books could do by the mid-18th century?
💡 Hint: Think about the ideas associated with enlightenment.
Who is Louise-Sebastien Mercier?
💡 Hint: He wrote about the impact of reading during the Enlightenment.
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What did books symbolize during the Enlightenment?
💡 Hint: Consider how books were viewed by thinkers of the time.
True or False: Mercier believed that reading could transform individuals.
💡 Hint: Think about his depiction of characters changed by literature.
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Critically assess how Mercier's belief about the power of literature reflects in contemporary movements for social justice.
💡 Hint: Look for parallels in historical and current social justice campaigns.
Explore the dangers of censorship in light of Mercier’s ideas. What can happen when despotism controls literature?
💡 Hint: Consider examples in history where censorship led to revolts or suppression of freedoms.
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