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Charlie Chaplin was undoubtedly one of the most
gifted entertainers in the world. ___1___ other actor
possessed as ___2___ talent as Chaplin. He
always knew ___3___ to play upon his audiences' sympathy
and when to
lighten ___4___ sad moments in his films. He lived at a time when poverty
___5___ rampant. The
late nineteenth
and early twentieth century saw the migration ___6___
many impoverished
immigrants into West Europe. They came in ___7___ of
jobs, and many had ___8___ or no knowledge of English, French or Russian.
This language barrier
hindered their assimilation ___9___ their foster
country. ___10___ immigrants were often the unheard
minority. Thus, they could identify ___11___
the little man who portrayed their lives ___12___
realistically. Oppressed by
people ___13___ authority like landlords, storekeepers
and employers, Chaplin
always got the ___14___ of them. This endeared him
___15___
the oppressed
immigrants. He offered them a fantasy life to ___16___
refuge in, and to rebel ___17___ their oppressors.
Chaplin's films were silent. In this ___18___, Chaplin
bridged international
barriers. Everyone, ___19___ of race and language, could
___20___ the magical touch his films afforded. |
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Charlie Chaplin was undoubtedly one of the most
gifted entertainers in the world.
No other actor
possessed as much talent as Chaplin. He
always knew when to play upon his audiences' sympathy
and when to
lighten the sad moments in his films. He lived at a time when poverty
was rampant. The
late nineteenth
and early twentieth century saw the migration
of
many impoverished
immigrants into West Europe. They came in
search of
jobs, and many had little or no knowledge of English, French or Russian.
This language barrier
hindered their assimilation
into their foster
country. These immigrants were often the unheard
minority. Thus, they could identify
with
the little man who portrayed their lives
so
realistically. Oppressed by
people in authority like landlords, storekeepers
and employers, Chaplin
always got the better of them. This endeared him
to
the oppressed
immigrants. He offered them a fantasy life to
take
refuge in, and to rebel
against their oppressors.
Chaplin's films were silent. In this
way, Chaplin
bridged international
barriers. Everyone,
regardless of race and language, could
enjoy the magical touch his films afforded. |
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