Charles Spencer Chaplin had a passion that transcended common motivation and extended a potent and influential mark across a century. He was a man born into an impoverished and tragic section of the South London slums. From birth he never knew his father but his mother would be a central pillar for most of his life. Much of his powerful personality can be attributed to his mother, as a persistent source of encouragement Hannah Chaplin helped to catalyze many of Charles' own perceptions regarding life and his own goals for the world. While Charles was growing up in the 19th century he struggled to survive with an ailing mother and with an absent father. These experiences have helped Charles to explore the very deep emotions who has been known to subtly interject into his major performances while still entertaining people to a profound degree. His poverty stricken background, years touring with different acting troupes and family problems lead to his inspired writing of characters in adverse situations while they try and remain dignified. Certainly through out Charlie Chaplin's life hardship was not uncommon and many in the early 20th century were no better off. Charlie Chaplin spent his adolescence near the end of the more brutal times of the 19th century. As the turn of the century arrived young Charles and the world
King 2 would find many new technological advances, ideologies, perspectives and war that would irrevocably change their attitudes for the better and worse. Charlie Chaplin was to be a massive influence across the 20th century and beyond with respect to his cinematic skill, passion and ability to persevere. The wave of misfortune broke when Charlie Chaplin, after some years of recognition on the formal sta...
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...rn times. With renditions of the speech modified to appeal to a new generation Chaplin's message of freedom of thought and human decency will continue to influence many to make similar bold movements against similar dictators.
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(YO REMEMBER TO PUT IN A HEADER THING)Films are the most widely enjoyed artform in the modern era; they give beautiful scenery, gripping stories, enthralling characters and, above all, they teach to feeling. Though mMuch of what is felt may not be around were it not for a specific pioneer in this artistic industry. His name was Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin, but his more recognizable stage name was Charlie Chaplin. At a glance he may seem to be just a funny performer, but his material would change the world forever. Charlie chaplin is the most significant filmmaker in history. (Add why by stating what you talk about in your body paragraphs)