Benito Mussolini's corpse hangs upside down from gas station girder in Piazzale Loreto in Milan in 1945

The transcript describes the dramatic fall of a once powerful leader who ruled with an iron fist. Once a formidable figure, he is now reduced to a lifeless state, destined for a pauper's grave, highlighting the transient nature of power and legacy.

What significance does the phrase 'pauper's grave' hold in the context of the man's life?

In what ways can a leader's legacy be affected by their methods of rule?