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The Great Dictator
The Great Dictator
Writing Assignment
Name: _______________________
Although
in the 1930s the Allies followed a policy of appeasement, some disagreed with
Hitler’s mobilization and felt intervention was necessary. Throughout the film,
The Great Dictator, Charlie Chaplin
used satire and humor to fight Hitler and the growing militarization in Europe.
In 250-500 word paper please explain and illustrate Chaplin’s use of satire and
humor to criticize the Allies’ policy of appeasement in the film, The Great Dictator. In your explanation indicate
the scenes in which satire and humor are used and explain their significance.
Be sure to connect the images on the screen to the real events taking place in
Europe and in Germany. Your response should also include qualities of
politicians shown in the film that are appealing and unappealing. Your paper
should contain a thesis, an introduction, body, and conclusion. If you used
information from outside readings, be sure to cite your sources. If you have
any questions, feel free to ask.
Full Movie Link: Click Here!!!!!!!!
Your paper is due
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Rubric
Marks
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Level Descriptor
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0
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The work does not reach a standard described by the
descriptors below
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1
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There is little awareness of the expectations of the
question/assignment
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2
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There is some awareness of the expectations of the
assignment; the response is only partly relevant and is mostly unsubstantiated
generalization
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3
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There is adequate awareness of the expectations of the
assignment; the response is generally relevant and critical
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4
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There is good understanding of the expectations and some
of the subtleties of the question; the response is consistently relevant and
critical
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5
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There is excellent understanding of the expectations and
many of the subtleties of the question; the response is relevant, focused and
insightful
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