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... Using this broad definition, we are able to look at the case of Charles Guiteau. ... Guiteau’s crime also came at a time when the country needed a hero and scapegoat in the political spectrum. Garfield was the hero, through martyrdom, and Guiteau the scapegoat, through murder. ... Charles Guiteau wrote a speech for Garfield, and felt Garfield should select him for a government post, after being elected. After applying and being denied a post, several times, Guiteau joined his fellow Republican Stalwarts and began to oppose Garfield. ... After reading anti-Garfield articles in Republican magazines, which stated that Garfield should be removed from office, Guiteau decided to solve the problem himself and kill President Garfield.
Guiteau was an egomaniac that failed at nearly every endeavor he tried. ... Guiteau felt he was an elite member of society and should be treated as one. ...
Guiteau’s logic in killing Garfield was that when he died all the political problems would also die, and Guiteau would be considered a hero.
Approximate Word count = 745
Approximate Pages = 3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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