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is a Nazi incarcerated in the United States conspiring with guards and a steel magnate heading a congressional committee , and at the end of the episode , Wonder Woman tells her , “ It looks as if you ’ re going to have more time to read about democracy , Baroness . Lucky you find it so fascinating . Perhaps now you ’ ll appreciate it and learn from your unwomanly mistakes .” Later , Diana and Steve have the following exchange :
Diana : Well I certainly hope that the Baroness realizes freedom and democracy are the only causes worthy of her intelligence ...
Steve : Diana , your understanding and compassion are amazing . You really do believe that people can learn to change for the better .
Diana : Yes . Where I was raised we were taught that ... good must triumph over evil , and that women , and men , can learn .
In “ Fausta : The Nazi Wonder Woman ,” Diana inspires a female Nazi agent to join the Allies . In “ Wonder Woman vs . Gargantua !” Wonder Woman helps rehabilitate an enhanced gorilla manipulated by Nazi agents . It is a surprisingly compassionate episode , in which Diana is constantly concerned with the gorilla ’ s health , putting her hand through the gorilla ’ s cage , and ultimately telling him that , “ You mustn ’ t hurt anyone ,” not even his oppressor . Even Steve becomes interested in the gorilla ’ s welfare , and Wonder Woman replies , “ It ’ s just a little kindness and tenderness and love that transcends those barriers with animals . And with people .” When the gorilla is returned to the circus , Wonder Woman returns him to the jungle . In “ The Pluto File ,” she helps a scientist solve an equation to stop an artificial earthquake , created by a villain
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