Hochschild argued that King Leopold was guilty of crimes against humanity due to his plan to obtain territory illegally in Africa for exploitation. Also, Leopold, may have been the “main” person behind these crimes, but there were many other people who acted in criminal behavior. For instance, Henry Morton Stanley used “the latest rifles and an elephant gun with exploding bullets” when exploring the continent.” For Stanley, combat was always apart of exploration in order to show his power and to instill fear in the inhabitants of Africa. As one can see, Hochschild supports his argument through his characters’
Hochschild argued that King Leopold was guilty of crimes against humanity due to his plan to obtain territory illegally in Africa for exploitation. Also, Leopold, may have been the “main” person behind these crimes, but there were many other people who acted in criminal behavior. For instance, Henry Morton Stanley used “the latest rifles and an elephant gun with exploding bullets” when exploring the continent.” For Stanley, combat was always apart of exploration in order to show his power and to instill fear in the inhabitants of Africa. As one can see, Hochschild supports his argument through his characters’