5. PART A: How does the scandal referred to as "The Doctors' Plot" contribute to the author's characterization of Stalin? A The scandal emphasizes how poorly the public actually view Stalin, in contrast with Khrushchev's accusations of a cult of personality. B The scandal contributes to the characterization of Stalin as anti-Semitic and a continued supporter of the former Nazi Germany. C The scandal emphasizes Stalin's great fear for his life and paranoia of those closest to him, that he would accuse the people charged with treating him. D The scandal contributes to the characterization of Stalin as a poor leader; had he not died so soon after, the scandal would have likely been his downfall.

"The Doctors' Plot" shows how Stalin intended to execute the arrest of 15 Jewish doctors. These doctors were big names in medicine at the time and everyone was involved in the treatment of the diseases that Stalin had. However, Stalin showed no improvement and began to accuse the doctors of poisoning, even without any proof that this was really happening. This shows how Stalin maintained an anti-Semitic sentiment and supported the concepts raised by former Soviet Germany in relation to Jews.