Nazi Propaganda

1. Nazi Propaganda Janeen Avery June 8, 2011

2. Hitler’s Strength • This poster promotes Hitler’s strength by placing Hitler in the center of the poster and by presenting him as the “German Christ.” The light shining down on Hitler and the German bird in the sky compares to a Biblical context. Just as Jesus Christ’s baptizing scene, this poster presents Hitler as a “German Christ.” The crowd of Nazi followers shows Hitler’s power of control. The flag in his right hand signifies liberty and justice. His clutched fist motivates others to fight beside him for justice and liberty. This poster is meant to both motivate and encourage non-Nazis to join or support Hitler’s power.

3. Germany’s Unity • This propaganda poster promotes Germany's unity by designing this poster to state the damage done with participation. The Jewish family fleeing from the Nazi flags signifies the power of unity. If Germany unifies, they could chase more Jewish families out faster. This poster motivates German followers to join Nazis in the removal of Jewish people.

4. Children • This poster is directed towards all children of Germany. The symbol on the flag is a symbol worn by the secret service of Nazi Germany, which symbolizes destruction in the form of a lightening bolt. Children feel involved in the war without actually fighting in the war. This poster inspires children to support Germany in the war.

5. Downgrading Another Culture • This poster downgrades Jewish people by designing them as deformed monsters. This idea of Jewish monsters creates an idea that Jewish people are not human. The gold signifies greed of Jewish people and power. The whip represents the course of action taking to get the gold or power. This poster gives a motive to why Germans wanted to expand.