Interview with Charles-Henri Sanson
By Jason Solano
Interviewer: Good morning. Today we have with us the great Charles-Henri Sanson, the honored High Executioner of France. Would you like to say hello?
Charles: Goodmorning fine sir, it is a pleasure to be here.
Interviewer: How exactly did you become the executioner of France, Charles?
Charles: The position of executioner was passed down from my legendary father, Charles John Baptiste Sanson, after he suffered an injury causing paralysis.
Interviewer: How many people did you execute during the crucial times in the revolution?
Charles: I executed approximately 3,000 people including Louis XVI and Robespierre.
Interviewer: How could you stand executing Louis XVI? He was your boss, was he not?
Charles: It was difficult, yes, but Louis XVI met his fate bravely and with honor.
Interviewer: Why do you stay in this line of work? Why not quit and begin anew?
Charles: I have to keep the legacy going! I shall have the Sanson name known throughout history!
Interviewer: After all of these executions, does the sight of blood not disgust you?
Charles: The blood is only a minor complication in my line of work. I have gotten used to seeing the blood of others splatter against my coat.
Interviewer: You are absolutely repulsive Charles! How can you sleep at night knowing you have killed so many people?
Charles: If emperors, kings, and dictators can sleep well, why can’t an executioner?
Interviewer: I am sorry, but I cannot take this nonsense! This interview is over you spiteful man!
Charles: Have a good day sir. Although be warned, you could be my 3,001st.
Charles: Goodmorning fine sir, it is a pleasure to be here.
Interviewer: How exactly did you become the executioner of France, Charles?
Charles: The position of executioner was passed down from my legendary father, Charles John Baptiste Sanson, after he suffered an injury causing paralysis.
Interviewer: How many people did you execute during the crucial times in the revolution?
Charles: I executed approximately 3,000 people including Louis XVI and Robespierre.
Interviewer: How could you stand executing Louis XVI? He was your boss, was he not?
Charles: It was difficult, yes, but Louis XVI met his fate bravely and with honor.
Interviewer: Why do you stay in this line of work? Why not quit and begin anew?
Charles: I have to keep the legacy going! I shall have the Sanson name known throughout history!
Interviewer: After all of these executions, does the sight of blood not disgust you?
Charles: The blood is only a minor complication in my line of work. I have gotten used to seeing the blood of others splatter against my coat.
Interviewer: You are absolutely repulsive Charles! How can you sleep at night knowing you have killed so many people?
Charles: If emperors, kings, and dictators can sleep well, why can’t an executioner?
Interviewer: I am sorry, but I cannot take this nonsense! This interview is over you spiteful man!
Charles: Have a good day sir. Although be warned, you could be my 3,001st.
Bibliography
"The Jumpingpolarbear Blog." The Jumpingpolarbear Blog. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2013.
"The Jumpingpolarbear Blog." The Jumpingpolarbear Blog. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2013.