Adolf Hitler In Robert G. L. Waite's The Psychopathic God

Adolf Hitler, one of the most well known, infamous leaders of the modern age, has had his personality and habits studied heavily by psychologists to unravel his motives for creating the Third Reich. The book The Psychopathic God, written by Robert G. L. Waite, is one such book that analyzes Hitler, from his fears and desires to his meal habits and his sex life. It discusses not only why a man like Hitler took power, but also how an opportunity arose for a totalitarian leader. The book, which is nonfiction and lacks a story, predominantly covers Hitler’s lifetime. There are parts about German history leading up to Hitler, as well as parts explaining the long term effects on Germany after Hitler’s death. Due to the lack of a traditional

His father, the illegitimate son of Maria Schicklgruber and an unknown father, likely Johann Georg Hiedler, had a terrible temper and frequently treated Adolf and his other children like animals. It was not uncommon for Alois to beat his children if they dared misbehave. A young Adolf came to detest his father, though he tended to speak of his father with the respect that Alois demanded. After the passing of his father, Adolf began to do everything that his father would have hated, such as following his dream to become an artist, a profession that his father looked down upon. Klara Hitler, Alois’ niece and wife, had a much stronger relationship with Adolf, her only surviving son. She also led a fairly unhappy life, leaving home at 16 to live with Alois only to be sent away by Alois’ then primary lover. She eventually returned and wed Alois after the passing of his previous wife. Klara doted upon Hitler, as her first three children had passed by then, none reaching five years of age. Due to this, it is very likely that Adolf harbored some Oedipal desires towards his parents. After his mother’s death, Hitler was distraught and cried. He and his surviving sister, Paula, each received inheritance, though Hitler