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ENG3UI-01 Mrs. Hardie December 16, 2013. Bradley Baetz Francis Duong. Propaganda. Demosthenes and Locke vs. Adolf Hitler and Martin Luther King Jr. Introduction. Propaganda: What is it? In what forms can it be used?. Who?. Demosthenes vs. Hitler Locke vs. Martin Luther King Jr.
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ENG3UI-01Mrs. HardieDecember 16, 2013. Bradley Baetz Francis Duong Propaganda Demosthenes and Locke vs. Adolf Hitler and Martin Luther King Jr.
Introduction Propaganda: • What is it? • In what forms can it be used?
Who? Demosthenes vs. Hitler Locke vs. Martin Luther King Jr.
Demosthenes • Anti-Russian writer • Wants a war • Quickly becomes famous • Persuades using fear
Adolf Hitler • Used his public speaking skills to gain power • Ambitious in his quest for power • Used people’s fears against them • Very manipulative
Locke • Writing in order to obtain world peace • Respected amongst smart citizens • Wants to become leader of the world • Wants the Warsaw Pact to form • Power-hungry
Martin Luther King Jr. • Wanted equal rights for African Americans • Gave influential speeches • Role model for African Americans • Impacted a nation
Comparing Demosthenes and Adolf Hitler Valentine on Hitler • “But mostly he got to power on words, on the right words at the right time” (Card 131) Major Imbu on Demosthenes • “I know Demosthenes is dangerous, in part because he or she has such a wide following” (Card 228) Dr. Joseph Goebbels on Hitler’s speaking ability. • “He knows the secret corners and aspects of the mass soul and knows how to reach and touch them.”
Comparing Locke and Martin Luther King Jr. Peter on world peace • “I want to save mankind from self-destruction” (Card 132) Peter on how he can change the world • “Right now is the time when I can shape events. The world is always a democracy in times of flux, and the man with the best voice will win” (Card 130) Martin Luther King Jr. in his speech • “Almost always, the creative dedicated minority has made the world better.”
Further Comparison Demosthenes and Hitler • Used words to gain followers and for manipulation • Knew people’s fears • Forced others to change opinions
Further Comparison Locke and Martin Luther King Jr. • Used positive steps in order to gain peace • Led people to understand their views • Eventually gained respect
Propaganda use Between Demosthenes and Locke • Used advanced writing skills as propaganda • Attended private meetings and events • Convinced the world through their opinions
Martin Luther King Jr. Propaganda Used: • Speeches • Posters
Hitler’s Use of Propaganda • Videos • Posters • Speeches • Schools
Conclusion • Propaganda is used in many ways • Ultimately used to impact people • Very influential in history • The small role it played in Enders Game and in history had a lasting impact.
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