Adolf Hitler is the leader of Nazi Germany and a driving force behind many of its nationalist, anti-Semitic policies. His voice haunts Oskar Schindler, who listens intently after an assassination attempt on Hitler’s life, only to be disappointed several hours later when Hitler himself reveals that he survived the attempt.
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Adolf Hitler Character Timeline in Schindler’s List
The timeline below shows where the character Adolf Hitler appears in Schindler’s List. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 1
...from Moravia, once a part of Austria, which became part of Czechoslovakia in 1918. Young Hitler would eventually become obsessed with reuniting German-speaking people in areas like where Schindler grew up....
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...and begins to feel that the new regime is tyrannical. Schindler’s father and Emilie believe Hitler is destined to fail.
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Chapter 11
...his reconciliation with his father, Schindler starts receiving letters from him. His father doesn’t believe Hitler will last. Schindler enjoys these letters and sends money home to his father.
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Chapter 29
...radio station (instead of his usual BBC) because he’s heard there’s been an attempt on Hitler’s life. The official story is that Hitler survived, but Schindler continues to listen with Garde....
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