Genesis and Catastrophe story
In 1889, after having lost three children, an Austrian woman is concerned that her newborn baby boy is ill. The doctor helps and urges the woman's husband to be positive. They decide to name the boy Adolphus. Directed by: Herbert Wise. Story by: Roald Dahl.
13 total · 8 major · 5 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| coping with the death of a child | major | Alois and Klara had lost three babies in the space of 18 months. |
| expecting parents | major | The story was about Klara giving birth to Hitler. |
| giving birth | major | Klara eventually gave birth to a most historically significant baby. |
| historical figure | major | The story culminated with Klara giving birth to Hitler. [Adolf Hitler] |
| husband and wife | major | Alois and Klara. |
| incest in society | major | There was brief talk about the unnatural nature of Alois and Klara's incestuous marriage. |
| incestuous relationship | major | The married couple Alois and Klara happened to be uncle and niece. |
| uncle and niece | major | Alois and Klara. |
| alcohol abuse | minor | Alois was drunk the whole time, and the lady with a crucifix said he drinks too much. |
| coping with the death of a spouse | minor | Alois explained how his previous wives had died. |