Why Lenin appealed: He had the appearance of an ordinary man. Something which attracted the crowd.

He also was an inspiration to the workers and soldiers thanks to his brilliant speeches

Lenin’s personal qualities: A man of iron will, inflexible ambition, disciplined and ruthless concerning his
objectives

Lenin’s strength as a leader: He rallied the people together towards a common goal

Why Leon Trotsky appealed: He was the best speaker of the Bolshevik party and known all across the
country

Trotsky’s personal qualities: His talent as a writer and orator

Trotsky’s strength as a leader: He used comparisons and examples from the real life of the audience
giving his speeches familiarity. He had the ability to conquer the crowd even under extremely hostile
conditions