Adolf Hitler, a name that is synonymous with the systematic massacre of millions of people. His name has been undeniably seared into our collective consciousness due to the atrocities committed during the Holocaust. When we see Hitler in a given text, it is socially accepted as the norm that he is represented as a pure demon. No other individual is surrounded by such an aura of pure malice that it truly reaches mythical proportions. But is this portrayal steeped in bias due to a moral agenda? Andrew Green reveals the problem of Hitler's depiction in texts and how the author's moral obligations to Holocaust victims distort the truth. Adolf Hitler, it's surprising how a name can trigger a thousand thoughts and emotions. How can a name send shivers down our spines so easily and send our minds into a frenzy of thoughts in the same breath? The main reason for this is that we are aware that Hitler was largely responsible for the Holocaust, by far the largest and most gruesome genocide in modern history. An estimated 50 million lives were lost during this era, and mourning for those lost will resonate through the ages. However, as time has passed since the Holocaust, we are beginning to see the emergence of a new Hitler in contemporary texts that begin to humanize him, rather than demonize him. Until now, the traditional portrayal of Hitler has been that of a stereotypically “evil” speech. These texts paint a very dark picture. The Füehrer, his commanding presence demands explicit attention. With wild, lifeless eyes, sweat and spittle literally exploding on him, he pierces the roof with his stiff salute. The crowd emulates his greeting and shouts "ZEICH HEIL!". This is the scene that would greet a viewer of Hitler: Rise of Evil, a BBC miniseries featuring a dramatized biography of Adolf Hitler. The story follows his disturbed childhood, his failed adolescence as an artist in Vienna, his military service for Germany during World War I, and his gradual rise to power in the Nazi Party. The story culminates with the death of President Paul von Hindenburg which consolidates Hitler's totalitarian rule over Germany. The rest should be taken as stated. Hitler: The Rise of Evil conforms to Hitler's demonization norms. The dominant depiction of Hitler: Rise of Evil adheres to the stereotype of the author shamelessly dramatizing history to further demonize Hitler. The author deliberately represents Hitler as totally inhuman and uses some creative imagery to emphasize this technique.