![]() The very same kind of people who make it difficult to speak truth to their power usually tend to be so lacking in esteem that they cannot bring themselves to apologize for being wrong. Bartholomew is an example of this kind of advisor and the story is an example of what happens when a power-mad tyrant believes in his own infallibility. Entire plays were written touching upon this concept, including Othello. ![]() ![]() During the age of monarchy, however, it was always of utmost important to have at least on advisor a king could count on to be honest no matter what. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own.Īmericans, by and large, were not particularly aware of the significance of speaking to power-or the potentially devastating consequences of a failure to do-until well into the twenty-first century. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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