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Napoleon initially succeeds by playing the messianic role, but by declaring himself emperor he breaks the play, becomes like everyone else, destroys the French Revolution, and falls.
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Napoleon initially succeeds by playing the messianic role, but by declaring himself emperor he breaks the play, becomes like everyone else, destroys the French Revolution, and falls.
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"Okay? So, Robespierre played the role of Jesus so people followed him. Even though people don't really know why they're following him. Okay? Does..."
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"He's playing that role. But then he does something that he should not do and which breaks the play. And which is what? Do..."
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Robespierre is not read as a dictator who simply loses control.
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