the guillotine

The guillotine is a device designed for execution by swift decapitation. It consists of a tall, upright frame with a heavy, angled blade suspended at the top. When activated, the blade drops rapidly under gravity, sliding down a guided track to sever the person's head cleanly and quickly. Historically used during the French Revolution, the guillotine was valued for its efficiency and intended to provide a more humane method of execution. While its design is straightforward, it remains a powerful symbol of justice and, for many, brutality from a bygone era.