Unit 2: The Greater the Power... (1ère G1_gr1)

 (At the following of what we did last time)

Franck Underwood is portrayed as an ambitious and vengeful politician driven by a burning desire for power after being passed over for a presidential position. He can be described as manipulative as he divides, intricate schemes and manipulative public opinion to destroy his rivals. Moreover, he is also Machiavellian and ruthless employing ruthless tactics such as blackmail bribery and calculating betrayal to climb the political ladder.

In House of Cards, the show emphasizes that real power in Washington does not lie/reside with elected officials alone but with lobbyists and big businesses who control and influence them behind the scene.

To conclude, House of Cards presents a dark, negative, cynical and Machiavellian vision of politics, where personal ambitions and money are more important than serving the country. Indeed, the end justifies the means. Nevertheless, the power is fragile as a house of cards because it mainly built on lies.

 Homework: Learn the lesson.