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Vulnerability to Fascism

Even democratic societies are not immune to the rise of fascism when fear, economic instability, and propaganda dominate public discourse.

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Danger of Complacency

People often believe "it can't happen here," underestimating the potential for authoritarian leaders to exploit democratic systems for personal gain.

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Power of Propaganda

The novel highlights how manipulative messaging and suppression of dissent can sway public opinion and consolidate power.

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Erosion of Institutions

Weakening institutions like the judiciary, press, and legislative systems paves the way for autocratic rule, as seen through the dismantling of checks and balances.

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Role of Resistance

Grassroots resistance, even in the face of great danger, is essential to preserving democracy and individual freedoms. The protagonist, Doremus Jessup, demonstrates the courage to fight back.

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CURATOR'S NOTE

A small-town journalist witnesses the rise of a populist dictator in America, exposing how fear and propaganda can dismantle democracy in Sinclair Lewis's simple political satire, It Can't Happen Here.

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