Sir Charles Chaplin's speech from the 1940 film entitled The Great Dictator was extremely incisive and inspiring. He did very well to convey the message. His speech was a cry for help from many civilians, calling for much-needed change in the world in the 1940s. He briefly touched on the intensity of the problem and what it could become in the future if nothing is done. In doing so, he maintained the public's respect; instead of talking down to them, he put himself on their level without being too familiar. Very boldly, Chaplin actually expressed to people that it is our responsibility as human beings to make the world a better place because its destiny is determined by our influence. Chaplin immediately conveys his humility. In his speech he makes it clear that he was not trying to be a dictator, like Hitler. Rather, he wanted to show that he was just like them, a simple man who wanted change in the world. From his speech it is clear that Chaplin is the mediator, but not in a high position. His first two words, spoken softly, are: "I'm sorry,..." (The Great Dictator 1940). Unlike a president trying to win an election, saying these two words at the beginning of a speech immediately brings Chaplin down to the people's level, even if he is the speaker and the claimant for peace. I found it very effective because it is refreshing for me to see humility in such a powerful speech. This doesn't show that he wants to be worshipped. These two words immediately give him respect because they show remorse and in turn, people will be more open to his words. It comforted me to see that he wasn't arrogant. He then goes on to say, “I…the medium of paper…is powerful because it encourages the public to really see the problem, and without action taken by each individual, the problem will remain.” . Chaplin's strategies coupled with his powerful and passionate voice helped him successfully win the hearts of many and reach his target audience. Works Cited http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/top25-quotes.htm>.http://www .culturaldiversity.com.au/practice-guides/cultural-awarenesshttp://www.forbes.com/sites /kevinkruse/2013/05/28/inspirational-quoteshttp://wallstcheatsheet.com/stocks/20-most-memorable -quotes-from-steve-jobs.htmlhttp://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/cultural -differenceshttp://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/12080.Ralph_Waldo_Emersonhttp://moonlightenedshelves.wordpress.com /2012/03/23/charlie-chaplin-e-il-grande-dittatore-il-discorso-che -resonates-over-time/