During the Second World War, opinions conflicting with the newly rising Nazi party were rejected and often times punished by death. One man, however, chose to use his voice to educate millions on both the capabilities and downfalls of mankind. Charlie Chaplain’s final monologue in his 1940 film The Great Dictator was both audacious and compelling, and is to this day one of the most provocative speeches ever to be read aloud. His use of powerful, captivating language combined with one of the most controversial events in history resulted in a masterpiece of prose. The words Charlie Chaplain spoke almost seventy years ago remain relevant to modern cultural and societal struggles. For these reasons I believe that his monologue was uniquely profound, never to be imitated with a message so disquieting.
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