In what ways do you think the use of the concept might distort the case study?

Select one of the following key concepts: hegemony; invented tradition; or, imagined community. What does the concept mean? Pick two readings from weeks five and six. This can include Lynn Hunt on the French Revolution, Jan Kubik on Poland, Eric Davis on Iraq, Andrew Apter on Nigeria, Clifford Geertz on Indonesia, or Lloyd Rudolph on India. Analyze your two case studies of choice through the lens of the concept you selected. In what ways does the case study demonstrate the significance of the concept? In what ways do you think the use of the concept might distort the case study?