Question

read the excerpt from the republic by plato. and so at last, instead of loving contention and glory, men become lovers of trade and money; they honour and look up to the rich man, and make a ruler of him, and dishonour the poor man. they do so. they next proceed to make a law which fixes a sum of money as the qualification of citizenship; the sum is higher in one place and lower in another, as the oligarchy is more or less exclusive; and they allow no one whose property falls below the amount fixed to have any share in the government. these changes in the constitution they effect by force of arms, if intimidation has not already done their work. read the excerpt from utopia by sir thomas more. even the syphogrants, though excused by the law, yet how do plato and more discuss members of the ruling class differently? plato draws on their inherent virtue, while more elaborates on their commitments to studying. plato exposes their harm to good society, while more describes how they will contribute. plato praises their extreme loyalty, while more writes that they should connect with citizens. plato tries to remedy the social divide, while more provides a plan for their governing style.

Explanation:

Plato in the excerpt shows how the ruling - class in an oligarchy is formed based on wealth and how this is harmful to society. More in Utopia describes how rulers contribute to the society. The other options do not accurately reflect the content of the given excerpts.

Answer:

Plato exposes their harm to good society, while More describes how they will contribute.