Louise-Sebastien Mercier proclaimed “Tremble, therefore, tyrants of the world! Tremble before the virtual writer!” Who are referred to as the tyrants in this context?
The correct answer is B. Louise-Sebastien Mercier referred to absolutist institutions like monarchies and the church as tyrants. He believed that writers and thinkers could challenge their authority through ideas and literature, spreading awareness among the people.
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The correct answer is B. In the statement, Mercier calls absolutist institutions—monarchies and the church—“tyrants of the world.” He emphasized the power of writers to influence society and challenge these institutions. Through books and ideas, writers could inspire reform and question traditional authority, threatening the control of these tyrannical powers.