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#1
Hitler’s power was established in the early twentieth century on the aftermath of the Second World War, he began as a Co-Chancellor to Bismarck, under this bicameral rule the improvement of the German nation appeared to be coming underway. However soon after on January 30, 1933 the Chancellor Bismarck died, and Adolf Hitler was made the supreme chancellor of Germany (Grobman).
The conditions in which Adolf Hitler entered and began his dictatorship appeared to make sense and have significant appeal to the German people. After the First World War, the nation of Germany had found itself to be absolutely at the mercy of the west. Germany had been pointed out as the scapegoat and blamed for the events of the First World War. The German government was asked to pay millions in retributions, and had essentially been shamed (Hitler). By now the German population had already been greatly disillusioned by the government, this means that the people of Germany had already realized that they had been greatly wronged by the government. Due to the economic situation by the Vicious Circle created by the reparations, inflations in Germany were absolutely ridiculous (Sauer). The Vicious Circle was caused by the reparations included the nations of Germany, United States and United Kingdom. Since the Germans had reparations that needed to be paid they printed up excess dollars. The dollars that were printed were essentially backed by nothing; therefore any reparations paid would never be enough (Rise). The United Kingdom and United States both played into the equation because the United States acted as lenders to Germany and the United Kingdom. The United States lent money to Germany to pay reparations, and then lent money to the United Kingdom in order to pay off their war debts (Grobman). Therefore any money lent our by the United States eventually returned to the United States only to be turned out again. The inflation in Germany was so serious that there were German citizens who were paying for bread by large wheelbarrows filled to the top and over with the inflated German dollars. This condition was not much improved when the rest of the world fell into the Great Depression. The economy was halted to an extraordinary stop.
When Hitler entered the picture, he portrayed himself to be the man with all the answers and the solutions. This was obviously extremely appealing to the people of Germany who had seen enough poverty to be done with it. Hitler came in and promised the German people that their heritage, culture and ethnicity was the best off the entire world, and because these Germans were the best race in the entire world, it also meant that they could overcome any obstacle (Rise). Hitler was able to significantly raise the morale of the people which gave Hitler all the support that he needed in order to become dictator. Hitler’s ability to promise jobs and deliverance from shame, proved him t o be an extraordinarily effective and influential speaker (Hitler). There are many who believe that Hitler was a very charismatic speaker, so if they did not agree with some of his morals, they would follow him for his convictions.
#7
Hitler was able to use propaganda to its absolute maximum utilization. The media, obviously controlled by the Hitler regime would use common knowledge and twist it so that it could be used against the enemies of the German Aryan race. Hitler directed his propaganda against communism and the Jewish and cleverly combined the two in a campaign of politics and racism (Hitler). The German public was told that communism was the worst form of government in reality because it advocated the equality of all people. The Hitler argument against this communist aspect was that all people are not equal because the Aryan race as the most superior (Sauer). Furthermore communism was created by Marx who happened to be Jewish, so the German government attributed the destruction of the Aryan race to a Jewish political philosopher. Such ideas that were spread went through small booklets, leaflets, and articles in newspapers. Hitler also drew in the Aryan Germans through posters and nightly radio addresses to the people (Rise). The propaganda used by the Hitler regime created a sense of connection between the government and the people. This was a significant change from the previous government, which had appeared to be a force that did nothing for the people that it had vowed to lead (Grobman). However, now there was the Hitler regime that was appearing to include the German people in the decisions that they have made. The propaganda would also be used to improve the morale of the Aryan race. The Aryan race was obviously the predominant race in Germany, which makes a great deal of sense to have that group as a target race. Other idea suggested through propaganda includes the idea of the Jewish race as parasitic.
Through propaganda Hitler was able to turn the blame of the German World War One shame to the Jewish population of Germany. This idea was raised from the theory that the Jews were a race that made their fame and fortune off the backs of an existing race within a country (Hitler). In addition to this the propaganda states that the Jewish people purposefully go into nations in order to dilute the dominant race so that they could be brought down in order for the Jewish people to take over. Through this propaganda, Hitler was able to mobilize an entire nation in an action against a single race (Rise). Hitler was able to turn normal people into cold-blooded killing machines against the Jewish race.
Important factors that Hitler used in propaganda were programs and clubs at school. Through this Hitler was able to change the minds of what was right and wrong in young children (Sauer). Throughout the entire nation of Germany there was a generation of young children being taught how to be racist and act discriminately towards races that were different from their own. These children were taught to blindly follow the orders of Hitler with no question; they referred to him as “Father” of the German nation.
Hitler was able to use his propaganda to reach Aryan races of all ages in Germany. Propaganda used in the media and the educational system was able to change the psychological mindsets of millions of individuals (Hitler). Through this the German people wholeheartedly argued to the invasion and annexation of neighboring nations. Hitler had been able to very effectively use the media in order to lead the German people in order to do his bidding.
#7
When Hitler came into power he had a very clear set criteria for which he would give precedence to. This group was given special rights because they were known as the Aryan race. These people were typically distinguished to be Aryans because of their blond hair and blue eyes (Rise). A true Aryan not only had the physical appearance but they also had the bloodline from which this supposed master race thrived from.
During the Hitler regime, it was very obvious to see a hierarchy of ethnic groups (Grobman). However Hitler’s mindset was extraordinarily twisted, though he treated those who did fit his Aryan people much more better than he did the Jews, he still managed to treat his own Aryan race as if they were animals.
The Aryans who were more beautiful than the others would be asked to breed their genes in order for the Aryan race to increase into an empire. In this light Hitler’s single party state treated women as birthing machines. Though the purpose of women is to reproduce, it is not what they are limited to do. In the same light, Hitler treated his men to be his killing machines. The Hitler regime did not think twice about the treatment of minorities (Hitler). Once Hitler was made the Chancellor of Germany, he instituted a concentration camp to store his enemies. It was in the concentration camps that Hitler would silence his opposition (Sauer). This first concentration camp included all little bits of ethnic groups that Hitler did not appreciate nor care for. For example this camp included groups such as Gypsies, Jews, and opposing politicians (Rise). Hitler also held distaste for the weak, therefore any people in mental hospitals, and hospices he killed. Of the discriminated groups, the Jewish were targeted specifically through the law.
From the time of 1933-1945, Hitler passed numerous laws, which specifically targeted the Jewish population. The most well known set of laws were the Nuremburg Laws that set the stage for inevitably wiping out the Jewish population with no turning back (Hitler). These laws stated that those who were not of the German Aryan descent would be the dominant race, and restricted those who were not of Aryan descent from practicing business or law. These laws also banned Jewish children from public school. Hitler’s reasoning behind raising the Aryan race and killing off those who were not come from his need for “purity”; Jews were also specifically targeted because of Hitler’s “dilution” belief that the Jews had been breed out so much Aryan blood that the very little left of the super race was left in order to win the war (Rise). He believed that the Aryan race had been diluted and needed its strength back in numbers. Any of these groups of people who were sent to concentration camps were sent to the camps in order to act as an extra labor force when the rest of the German men were at war (Grobman). However the conditions of the concentration camps where they worked were extremely terrible, and this led to the further deaths of millions of Jews among other races.
Obviously there is no way that he actions of Hitler could be justified. This raises the question of how Hitler could possibly have convinced an entire country to join in his campaign against all kinds of races (Sauer). It was through the propaganda that Hitler used, and his charismatic speech that convinced people that his way was the right way. The conformity of society resulted in the massive suppression of all races, ethnic groups, and cultures, even the suppression of the Aryan race (Wiesel). Hitler’s creation of concentration camps in and of itself describes how he treated women, minorities, and religious groups.
#8
Germany greatly impacted world affairs during Hitler’s regime. Hitler’s aggressive actions in annexing and occupying neighboring nations showed the true colors of the world. His actions display to the present that nations during the 1930’s were absolutely horrified at the events of World War One, and the prospect of a World War Two. The inaction of all nations in response to German aggression speaks volumes about the fact that the world was doing whatever it could to prevent war. Ironically the actions the nations of the world did not take in order to prevent war, were the very actions needed to truly prevent the war (Rise). Germany was easily able to have their way with the international community through the League of Nations. The League of Nations brought together an entire group of nations for Hitler to manipulate in a single room. Hitler joined the League of Nations as an act of diplomacy in order to manipulate the international community to his whims. Germany was intelligent in its decision to play on the fears of the world, because of these fears; they were able to succeed in their goals of a German empire. Hitler’s first act of aggression occurred in March 16, 1935, the League of Nations issued one of their verbal sanctions against Germany, which was conveniently ignored. During this time other nations turn just as aggressive as Germany was, Japan and Italy began their own aggressive actions and with ease, ignored any verbal sanctions from the League of Nations (Grobman). In the March of 1939, the German Nazis invade and occupy Czechoslovakia, their first major acts of aggression and they are not stopped. At this point in time the world was in no mental and financial state to face Hitler and his army. It was obvious that any threats made by the League of Nations were empty (Wiesel). This was because even if the League of Nations were to make a serious threat against Germany, there would be no financial means to draw upon in order to follow through with its threat (Sauer). These German acts of aggression coupled with Japanese and Italian aggression invariably led to the Second World War (Rise). By the time the United States had entered the war in Europe the Nazis had already occupied at least three fourths of the land that surrounded Germany. The Germans made good of the land they had occupied and immediately began the “ethnic” cleansing of Europe by building concentration camps in Poland and other nations of occupation. The war caused by German aggression as well as others led to the alliance of the United States, United Kingdom and the Soviet Union. The western nation coupled with an eastern nation seemed unlikely and out of place, however the alliance was necessary (Hitler). Though these three nations were now an alliance, this did not provide grounds for immediate trust. The Soviet Union did not trust the United States and the United Kingdom because they never followed through on their promises to the Soviet Union. For example, the Soviet Union was promised a second front opened in the western area of Germany so that the concentration of military in the Soviet Union did not trust his Western allies. The actions of Hitler and his Nazi army added significantly to the events of the Cold War between the eastern and western powers.















Works Cited
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#1
Women in novels are portrayed in two different extremes. The first of these two extremes is that of the pathetic woman. This type of woman is portrayed as weak minded and submissive to whomever they encounter. On the other end of the spectrum there is the strong woman. She is the character of rebellious strength in what is right, and shows a great example of what should be done in order to break themselves free of suppression. Women such as Jocasta, Antigone and Janie are women who represent the strong and independent.
In the novel “Their Eyes Were Watching God”, Janie was a woman of her times. Her character was born in a time where being black and a woman was, “de mule uh de world…” (14). The society that she subjected herself to was that of her grandmother, and the men that she married. With her grandmother Janie was subjected to live by the rules of someone who lived in the past, which was a way of survival, and safety. In turn Janie learned that she needed to get married in order to ensure that she would be able to live comfortably for the rest of her life. Her first husband Logan instilled his society on her by making her believe that her role as a wife was to cook and clean, and work. Her second husband Joe believed that Janie was there to be a trophy. Essentially Janie was being passed on and molded by each person to whom she belonged; this is a life that reflects the gender role that women should be submissive to their husbands. Janie’s continuous discontent is what led her to break her bonds from those who did not satisfy her. In life Janie aimed to find satisfaction in love from a man, each time she left a man because they did not show her the love that she wanted. After her third true love, Janie discovered that she did not need a husband to live happily; this reflects the mindset that her grandmother instilled in her when she was a child. (QUOTE ABOUT HORIZON)
Janie’s life is not too different from that of another character from the Greek tragedy Antigone. Antigone was a woman who was expected to live by the law simply because everyone else did. However unlike Janie, Antigone was not confined to any societal regulations from the very beginning of the novel. Her decision to take her traitorous brother to be buried shows immediately that she was not willing to be bound by the laws of men. Her sister Ismene represents the suppressed woman who is not willing to break the rules of society from fear of punishment. Antigone was not even conceived in Creon’s mind to be the one who broke the law simply because she was a woman. This represents the cultural idea that women do not have the capability to even break the law. Antigone shows a very particular defiance in the society of men through the way that she appreciates religion. Throughout Antigone the men are always making praises to the gods, however, Antigone is the only one who truly follows the laws of the gods.
Antigone broke the bonds of her culture by following her heart; this reflects the theme of following the law of men, versus the law of the gods.
Antigone is the daughter of Jocasta, and Jocasta is a minor character, however she plays a large role in the example of male suppression. Jocasta did not choose to marry her son; instead she was a prize to be won because Oedipus answered the riddle of the Sphinx. Her marriage represents women’s obligations to men. Though she had been confident hat her prophecy did not come true, in the end it was her unwillingness to face the facts and see the truth that led to her downfall. Jocasta breaks her bonds from society by committing suicide. Once she has seen the truth, and realizes that her destiny was inevitable, the only solution left to do was to give in to destiny. Both Janie and Jocasta lived in a different manner but both accepted the belief where the only way to handle the future was to take control of it. For example when Janie left Logan to start a new life with Joe, she desired change and set out to make change. Her first attempt at change did not give her the desired result, however by letting fate eventually take its course, she found freedom in giving into fate.

#2
In novels where there are oppressed women, it is sure that there is a man who is doing the oppressing. In “Their Eyes Were Watching God” Joe acted as the tyrannical husband. His actions against Janie consisted mainly of verbal abuse where he would not allow her to voice her opinion. In “A Doll’s House” Torvald was not a tyrannical husband, nor did he openly act as if he were, rather his oppression came in a form where he did not even recognize Nora to have an opinion. Both Joe and Torvald treated their wives as if they were possessions; each woman was handled as if she were a prize to be won. Joe’s treatment of Janie as a prize is symbolized through her hair; Joe only allows himself to enjoy her femininity. In the same way Torvald treats Nora as a prize by bending to her whims, by allowing her to be spoiled he does not allow her to fight for what she wants.
Both Joe and Torvald treat their wives and families as if they were accessories. Their beliefs result in the silencing of their wives. Joe realized t hat Janie was a better speaker than himself, and therefore he did what he could to keep her silent. The bench talkers who represented society and approved of his actions towards his wife reinforced his actions. Joe even states that all Janie needed to do was to sit on her high chair and be pretty, and so Joe buys her dresses to make his doll beautiful. Torvald in the same way dressed up his doll during the Christmas party, not only did Torvald dress his doll, he had her dance as well. The similarity in these two men from two different backgrounds reflects that society has a somewhat universal consensus in gender roles where men have the control over women.
Though Joe and Torvald treat their wives as if they were dolls each man still has a different ways of subjecting their wives to submission. In the face of society, Joe treats his wife as if she was a puppet, and again his actions are reinforced and approved by society. His actions of suppression towards Janie are extremely public and apparent; whereas Torvald is more discrete, so discrete in fact that he himself does not realize it. The way Nora acts reinforces Torvald’s actions towards Nora. Nora acts as if she were content and absolutely delighted with the way her life is directed, therefore Torvald treats her as the mindless doll that she acts like. The distinction that is made is Joe intentionally treats Janie as a doll knowing that she is dissatisfied, while Torvald unintentionally treats Nora as a doll believing that she is satisfied in her position.
The similarity of two different cultural backgrounds in the treatment of women in marital relationships reflects a universal opinion of society. These two examples of literature show that women have always been the “underdogs” in a relationship. The pieces of literature illustrate that any individuals who are suppressed and not allowed to voice their opinions will eventually result in a strong reaction. In reality this has been empirically proven in England when women in throngs would protest for women who wanted to vote. This shows that in society women as a whole wish to have equal rights with men.
#4
The theme that unites the novels “Job”, “Cry, The Beloved Country”, “The Grapes of Wrath”, and “Oedipus The King” is pride. Pride is the factor that drives individuals and groups alike to be blinded from the truth. Failure to set aside pride results in the downfall of anyone and everyone. In the book of Job, Job acts as the prime example of how pride should not be a priority. In “Cry, The Beloved Country” and “The Grapes of Wrath” the pride of the government resulted in massive poverty of the nations. In “Oedipus The King”, pride resulted in tragic prophecies that came true. The pride of individuals and groups result in inevitable failure.
In the novels “Cry, The Beloved Country” and “The Grapes of Wrath” pride was revealed as the ultimate weakness of government. In each novel the government plainly illustrates that they are disconnected from the people, because of this their pride as the government blinds them as a whole. In “Cry, The Beloved Country”, the government refuses to acknowledge the fact that there are dehumanized people living in herds and shantytowns. Furthermore the government will not admit that there is an issue of dehumanized individuals: they find ways to justify that they are right in their actions. For example in, “The Grapes of Wrath” the government openly destroys needed food in order to justify their pride. For example when Steinbeck portrays the reactions of people and the destruction of the food, this shows how the government is not willing to work for the better good of individuals. Pride dictates that it is appropriate to destroy food because the economy cannot gain as a whole.
Blindness due to pride is most evident in the novel “Oedipus The King” where those who have sight are blind to the truth, whereas those who are blind physically can see the truth. Oedipus represents pride when he attempts to take fate into his hands and prevent his prophecy from coming true, later his pride from belief that he has cheated fate
blinds him to the truth that his prophecy has already come true. This pride is also evident in Jocasta where she also tried to cheat fate and in doing so he blinded herself from fate.
The book of Job exemplifies how one should ignore pride. Job himself never showed pride; in fact Satan was punishing him for that reason. The reason why Job was in trivial times was because he was an individual who, in the eyes of God, was perfect. For this reason, his lack of pride can be compared to the large amount of pride form the characters and groups in other forms of literature.

#8
In novels there are always foils, these foils usually represent the opposite characteristic of a main character. Foil characters are typically flat meaning that the readers do not usually have a large amount of information and background knowledge of. The main characters are typically round and the readers know a great deal of information about them. The foil characters serve as reinforcement for the actions of the main character, they provide an attitude that is so different from the one that the audience identifies with that it makes the main character acting more important.
In “A Doll’s House” Dr. Rank acts as the foil to Torvald. His characteristic of darkness and irony is the counter part of the bright and optimistic attitude of Torvald. Dr. Rank is a character that typically is around the Doll several times of the day, because he is a close friend with the family. This represents his somewhat anti social behavior because he does not choose to have a wide array of companions while Torvald does. For example at the Christmas party Dr. Rank chooses to arrive with the Torvald and Nora rather than bring a friend of his own, then after the party he also chooses to go to their home rather than go to his own. His inability and unwillingness to have more than area of socializing is most definitely a characteristic that Torvald does not have. The best example of Dr. Rank and Torvald as foils of one another is shown in the love that Dr. Rank has for Nora. For Nora there is two choices of men, there is either Dr. Rank, or Torvald. Torvald at this point was still her loving husband who wanted the best for her and gave her whatever she desired despite the occasional rule of no macaroons in the house. Dr. Rank is the friend that allows Nora to speak her mind about certain opinions and with Dr. Rank Nora believes that she feels more free with the doctor than when she is with her own husband.
In “Oedipus The King” Tiresias acts as the foil of Oedipus, Tiresias acts as the sight to the blind, this characteristic is marked by his blindness. This is an important symbol in this tragedy because Sophocles uses sight and blindness to represent those who are able to see the truth and those who are not. Those who have the physical ability to see the tangible are blind to the truths of what is intangible. Whenever Tiresias begins on one of his prophecies there is not a single character that believes that what he is saying is true. In fact Tiresias is blamed for his actions as priest, everyone that is blind to the truth is blind shows pride in why they do not believe the truth, therefore they are always attempting to justify their beliefs. Both Creon and Oedipus who received prophesies from Tiresias did all that they could in order to prove that their opinion was right. Tiresias on the other hand does nothing to inflate his pride; he states explicitly that he is only bringing the news of the gods, and nothing more.