Question

deutschland erwache! awake, germany! there was thunderous applause. then the masses took a solemn oath “to save germany in bavaria from bolshevism.” i do not know how to describe the emotions that swept over me as i heard this man. his words were like a scourge. when he spoke of the disgrace of germany, i felt ready to spring on any enemy. his appeal to german manhood was like a call to arms, the gospel he preached a sacred truth. he seemed another luther. i forgot everything but the man, then, glancing round, i saw that his magnetism was holding these thousands as one. of course i was ripe for this experience. i was a man of thirty - two, weary of disgust and disillusionment, a wanderer seeking a cause; a patriot without a channel for his patriotism, a yearner after the heroic without a hero. the intense will of the man, the passion of his sincerity. which statement best describes the authors point of view? hitler was a scourge who would bring disgrace to germany hitler had strong ideas but did not inspire strong support from germans hitler was a charismatic leader who appealed to the german people hitler had the ability to influence some people, but not true german patriots

Explanation:

The text describes Hitler's words as powerful, his appeal to German manhood as a call - to - arms, and his ability to hold thousands together, indicating charisma and appeal to the people.

Answer:

Hitler was a charismatic leader who appealed to the German people