Hitler: Hero or Villain?

In this essay, I intend to summarize the writings of Shelly Barclay concerning Adolf Hitler and make my own comments too. This essay would answer the question if the said Nazi leader was a villain or rather a hero.

                So was Hitler bad to the bone or actually a hero in disguise? According to Shelly, the answer to this one would have to be both. As a leader, Hitler was able to make Germany stand up again despite the horrible results Germany suffered from World War I. On the contrary though he could also be considered as a maniac due to the violence he has done back on World War II such as the infamous Holocaust.  This statement may be supported by the fact that he was diagnosed of having Syphilis by a doctor named Theodor Morell back in 1945.

                In my opinion, Hitler’s cruel personality could also be attributed from his early life. As a child, he was raised by an abusive father. This led him to have not-so-good grades in school and be rebellious (as he claims). Through the bravery he showed back in the 1st World War, he was recognized. In 1921, he became the leader of the Nazi party and since 1923; he planned to take down his country’s government. Despite being put to prison,, he continued to make an effort in order to win the hearts of the German people through promises. However he also made accusations and threatened people along the way. Soon he appointed himself as the president after the previous president past away.

                As the new president, Hitler had all the pieces he needed to gain control. He started invading Poland and other nearby countries through his strategic plans such as the Blitz Krieg. Hitler’s treatment to those he took over was tyrannical. People were shot, burned, forced to work, and live in misery. Fortunately, the war ended and his brutal rule along with it.

                 Now the big question is: Would you consider Hitler’s suicide as a heroic act or a cowardly one? Whichever you would answer, we can all say that his legacy took millions of lives and ultimately, he is one of the most villainous men who walked the face of the Earth.