Chancellor Bormann Character Analysis in The Man in the High Castle

The Nazi who took over as Chancellor after Hitler was incapacitated, Bormann is succumbing to illness. His death early on in The Man in the High Castle throws the entire world into disarray, as various Nazis—many of them even more vicious in their beliefs than Bormann himself—compete to take his place.

Chancellor Bormann Character Timeline in The Man in the High Castle

The timeline below shows where the character Chancellor Bormann appears in The Man in the High Castle. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

...neutral—Tagomi vows to avoid talking about politics with him, even though the Nazi leader (Herr Bormann) is rumored to be quite ill. (full context)

...the Nazis have “no sense of humor.” Juliana’s mind drifts to the ailing Nazi chancellor, Bormann, and she wonders who will replace him when he dies. (full context)

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The radio interrupts Juliana’s conversation with Joe, announcing the Bormann—the leader of the Nazis—has died. Both Joe and Juliana are shocked, and they immediately begin... (full context)

Mr. Ramsey informs Tagomi that Chancellor Bormann has died. Tagomi cancels everything on his schedule and heads over to the German embassy,... (full context)

...Mr. Yatabe has arrived yet. When Tagomi replies that he has not, Baynes announces that Bormann’s death has changed things: now, he will not meet with Tagomi unless this Mr. Yatabe... (full context)

Paul Kasoura discusses the news of Bormann’s death. Today, von Schirach has been placed under house arrest. When Paul criticizes the other... (full context)

...streets of San Francisco.” Reiss is unconcerned; he wants to talk about who will replace Bormann as the new Nazi leader. Reiss gets a telegram informing him a Japanese General Tedeki... (full context)

Mr. Baynes has had “a terrible two weeks.” Mr. Yatabe is nowhere to be found, Bormann’s death has thrown the entire German government into chaos, and Tagomi is getting increasingly impatient... (full context)

...date that this is planned to happen; Baynes explains that it has been delayed by Bormann’s death. Baynes also tells Tedeki that certain powerful Nazis, including Goebbels, are in favor of... (full context)