The Nazis have two crosses or a double cross on their uniforms. Why do you think that Chaplin chose to use two crosses? What does it mean to double cross someone?

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The Nazis have two crosses or a double cross on their uniforms. Why do you think that Chaplin chose to use two crosses? What does it mean to double cross someone?

The Nazis have two crosses or a double-cross on their uniforms. Why do you think that Chaplin chose to use two crosses? What does it mean to double-cross someone?

Asked by emely b #1074943 on 11/13/2020 2:55 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 11/13/2020 4:35 PM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 11/13/2020 4:35 PM

The double-cross on the uniforms and flag is a pun, or a joke with double-meanings. The badge resembles the swastika flag. A "double-cross" (with hyphen) is a deceitful act.

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