“Eichmann monstrous and absurd character, he doesn’t show himself as repented of his crimes”

Source	Twelfth page of the “Messaggero” April 9th 1961
Event referred to	April 10th 1961- May 31st 1962: Eichmann’s trial
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Description of the source	Kind of source: editorial Origin of the source: Communal Library of Foligno Language: Italian Copyright issues: granted by the owner
Contextualisation of the source	The “Messaggero” is a roman newspaper that usually follows the Government’s tendency .The article of 9th april talks about the beginning of the trial, turns above all on the Eichmann’s personality, defined as an “absurd and a monstrous character”.
Interpretation of the source	The article reports the absolute certainty of Eichmann about his innocence and efforts of the lawyer Servatius to win the Eichmann’s cause who doesn’t prove remorse about his actions .He declares the responsibilities about the extermination against the Jewish people and justifies his actions stating that he carries out the orders of the superiors.
Original Contents	In sostanza, il difensore ha fatto capire che si batterà a fondo sulla questione dell’obbedienza. Eichmann non si considera colpevole, non ha incubi, né rimorsi, né pentimenti tardivi. Egli è convinto di essere un ufficiale che ha fatto il proprio dovere per intero, ricevendo ordini ed eseguendoli scrupolosamente. Se responsabilità esistono, queste ricadono unicamente su Hitler ed Himmer.
Original Contents (English Translation)	Essentially, the advocate has made understand that he will fight to the last about the problem of observance. Eichmann doesn’t consider himself as guilty, he hasn’t nightmares, neither regrets nor afterthoughts. He’s convinced of being an officer who has done completely his duty, taking orders and carrying out them very strictly. If responsibilities exist, these put the blame only on Hitler and Himmer.