INFJ Adolf Hitler's MEIN KAMPF (part 1)

Foreword

On the 1st of April, 1924, I had, on account of the decision of the Munich People's Tribunal, from that day onward, begun my fortress imprisonment in Landsberg am Lech.

As a result, an opportunity appeared to me, after years of relentless work, for the first time, to undertake a project that many had demanded and that I myself regarded as beneficial for the movement. Consequently, I have decided to clarify, within two volumes, not only the objectives of our movement but also to illustrate its evolution. One will be able to learn more from this than from any purely doctrinal work.

I also had the opportunity to offer a depiction of my individual development, insofar as it is indispensable for understanding both the first and second volumes, and can also be used to counter the slanderous rumors about me propagated by the Jewish media.

I am not addressing these writings of mine to outsiders, but rather to those people who are adherents of the movement, who are devoted to it with their hearts and whose minds now strive for greater understanding.

I realize that the masses are more capable of being won over by the spoken word rather than by the written word, that every significant movement upon this planet owes its growth to prominent orators and not great writers.

Yet, for the consistent and uniform representation of an ideology, its fundamental principles must be firmly established. In this regard, these two volumes shall be regarded as building blocks that I contribute to the collective work.

Landsberg am Lech,

Military Prison.

The author.

Chapter 1

In The Parental Home

Today, I view it as a happy destiny that fate precisely assigned to me Braunau am Inn as my place of birth. This little town is, after all, on the border of the two German states, and for us younger people, their reunification feels like a life mission that must be accomplished by any means necessary!

German-Austria must return again to the great German motherland, and certainly not due to reasons based on economic considerations. No, no: Even if this union were economically inconsequential, or even if it were harmful, it would still need to happen. Similar blood belongs in a unified State. The German people do not possess a moral right to engage in colonial political activities as long as they are incapable of gathering their own sons into one united empire. It is only when the borders of the Reich include every last German but can no longer guarantee the security of their food supply that the moral right will arise, born out of the need of our people, to seize foreign land. The plow turns into the sword, and from the tears of war springs the daily bread for future generations. So, this small border town appears to me to symbolize a great responsibility. However, in another respect, it also stands as a warning in our modern era. More than a hundred years ago, this inconspicuous little place, having been the scene of a tragic disaster that shook the entire German nation, earned the distinction of being immortalized in the annals--if only of German history. At the time of our nation's deepest humiliation, the Nuremberg bookseller Johannes Palm, a resolute "nationalist" and opponent of the French, died there for his beloved Germany, even in its misfortune. He had stubbornly refused to expose his co-, or rather the principal, conspirators. Just like Leo Schlageter, then. Johannes was, admittedly, also denounced to France by a government representative, just like Leo. An Augsburg police chief acquired this unfortunate fame, thereby setting a precedent for the new German authorities under Mr. Severing.

In this quaint little town, gilded by the rays of German martyrdom, Bavarian by blood and Austrian in its state loyalty, my parents made their home at the end of the 1880s; my father fulfilled his duties as a loyal state official, and my mother dedicated herself entirely to the household and to us children, always showing unchanging, tender love and care. Very little still lingers from that time within my memory, for after just a few years my father had no choice but to leave the beloved town on the border, in order to move towards the interior and assume a new position in Passau; thus, in Germany proper.

But the lot of an Austrian customs officer often meant "wandering" in those days. Shortly thereafter, the father came to Linz and eventually retired there as well. Admittedly, this was not supposed to mean "rest" for the old man. Once, as the son of a poor, small-scale cottager, he had not been tolerated at home. When he was barely even thirteen, the young boy of that time tied up his little satchel and ran away from his homeland, the Waldviertel. In spite of the dissuasion of "experienced" villagers, he had traveled to Vienna to learn a trade there. That happened in the 1850s of the previous century. A bitter resolution, to set out on the road into uncertainty with three gulden of travel provisions. By the time the thirteen-year-old boy had reached the age of seventeen, he had completed his journeyman's exam, but had not attained the satisfaction he sought. Rather the opposite. The extended time of hardship in those days, with its endless misery and sorrow, solidified the decision to abandon the trade once more in pursuit of something "greater." If, back in the village, the pastor seemed to the poor boy as the embodiment of all humanly attainable heights, now, in the city, which greatly broadened his horizon, it was the dignity of a state official. Having been made "old" before his time by the hardship and suffering of early childhood, the seventeen-year-old clung firmly to his resolve -- and became a government employee. After almost twenty-three years, I believe, the goal was achieved. Now it appeared that the condition for a vow the poor young man had once solemnly sworn to himself had at last been fulfilled--namely, never to return to the beloved paternal village until he had made something of himself.

Now the goal was reached, but in the village no one could any longer remember the former little boy, and to him the village had become unfamiliar.

Upon finally retiring at the age of fifty-six, he would not have been able to tolerate this quiet for even one day as a "lazybones." He acquired an estate close to the market settlement of Lambach in Upper Austria, cultivated it, and in this way returned to the starting point of his forefathers over the course of a long, industrious life.

In that period, the first ideals probably emerged within me. All the frolicking in the open air, the long way to school, as well as the especially troublesome manner in which the mother was sometimes filled with bitter worry by my dealings with very "robust" boys, made me become, rather, everything other than a stay-at-home. Even if in those earlier days I hadn't given much serious consideration about my vocational calling, from the very beginning my sympathy was by no means directed toward my father's career path. I believe that already at that time my oratorical talent was being developed in the form of more or less passionate confrontations with my comrades. I had grown into a little instigator of rebellion, who learned easily and very well at school, but was otherwise rather hard to handle. Since I received singing lessons in my free time at the Canons' Monastery in Lambach, I had the best opportunity to revel time and again in the solemn splendor of the extremely magnificent church festivals. What was more natural than that, just as the small village pastor once appeared to my father, the abbot now appeared to me as the highest ideal to strive for. At least temporarily, this was true. However, since the father, due to understandable reasons, was unable to appreciate the rhetorical talents of his quarrelsome child to the extent of drawing favorable conclusions about the future of his offspring from them, he naturally could not develop an understanding for such youthful thoughts either. He observed this dichotomy of nature, indeed, with worry.

In fact, the momentary aspiration for this occupation faded away rather quickly, allowing room for ambitions that were a better match for my disposition. In the act of rummaging through the paternal library, I came upon various books dealing with military topics, among them a popular edition about the Franco-Prussian War of 1870/71. These were two issues of an illustrated periodical from that period, which then became my favorite thing to read. It wasn't long until the great heroic battle had become my most significant inner experience. From this point forward, I grew increasingly obsessed with anything that had to do with war or indeed with soldiering.

Yet, this would also prove to be of importance to me in another respect. For the first time, even if only in a very unclear form, the question was pressed upon me: whether and what kind of difference truly existed between the Germans waging these battles and the others. Why then didn't Austria also participate in this conflict, why not my Father, and why not all the others as well?

Aren't we also, then, exactly the same as all the other Germans?

Don't we all, after all, belong together? It was now, for the first time, that this problem began burrowing into my little brain. It was with inner envy that I had to gather from cautious inquiries the answer that not every German shared the privilege of belonging to Bismarck's empire.

I was unable to grasp this.

ESSAY -- Origins, Destiny, and National Identity in Early National Socialist Thought

The introductory passages of Mein Kampf--particularly those written during Hitler's imprisonment in Landsberg--serve as both a personal memoir and a manifesto for the ideological foundation of the National Socialist movement. The foreword and first chapter reveal several key themes: the sanctification of personal destiny, the primacy of ethnic nationalism, and a mythologized conception of German history and unity.

From the outset, Hitler frames his imprisonment not as a setback, but as a providential opportunity to clarify the doctrines and historical mission of the movement. He emphasizes oratory over written word as a tool of mass persuasion, yet seeks permanence and structure through his written "building blocks." This rhetorical duality foreshadows the movement's blend of impassioned public appeal with a rigid ideological core.

In recounting his childhood, Hitler locates symbolic meaning in Braunau am Inn, the border town of his birth. The town becomes emblematic of division and unification, a metaphor for the fractured state of the German people. His early sense of destiny is not tied to individual ambition but to a national mission--one driven by blood, cultural unity, and historical grievance. The insistence that German-Austria must reunify with the German Reich, regardless of economic logic, exposes the ethnonationalist foundation of his worldview.

Equally revealing is the heroization of figures like Johannes Palm and Leo Schlageter, cast as martyrs who embody resistance to foreign powers and domestic betrayal. These anecdotes establish a moral archetype for National Socialist loyalty and sacrifice.

Hitler's portrayal of his father's struggles adds a generational narrative of hardship and perseverance, subtly aligning the personal with the political. The younger Hitler's dissatisfaction with bourgeois or ecclesiastical roles, combined with his fascination for military history and warfare, shapes an early identification with struggle and glory as central values. His emotional awakening--his envy and confusion over Austria's exclusion from the German Empire--marks the birth of a lifelong ideological obsession: national unification as a form of historical justice.

Through this lens, Mein Kampf does not merely recount Hitler's upbringing. It mythologizes it. The text builds a foundation for the movement's later policies and aspirations by interweaving personal anecdote, cultural grievance, and a romanticized nationalism. In doing so, it foreshadows the moral and political logic of exclusion, struggle, and eventual expansion that would define the Nazi regime.

EXPLORATION OF JOHANN PHILIPP PALM AND ALBERT LEO SCHLAGETER

Johann Philipp Palm and Albert Leo Schlageter were two figures invoked by Adolf Hitler in Mein Kampf as early martyrs of German nationalism. Their lives and deaths, though separated by over a century, were both appropriated by the Nazi movement to construct a narrative of sacrifice, betrayal, and national revival.

Johann Philipp Palm (1766-1806): The Bookseller Who Defied Napoleon

Johann Philipp Palm was a German bookseller from Nuremberg, born in Schorndorf in 1766. In 1806, amid the Napoleonic Wars, Palm was arrested by French troops for distributing an anonymous anti-French pamphlet titled Deutschland in seiner tiefen Erniedrigung ("Germany in Its Deep Humiliation"). The pamphlet criticized Napoleon's occupation and called for German resistance. Despite knowing the author's identity, Palm refused to disclose it during his trial. He was executed by a French firing squad in Braunau am Inn on August 26, 1806, after a brief trial without legal representation.

Palm's execution sparked outrage among German nationalists, who viewed him as a martyr for freedom of the press and national sovereignty. His death became a symbol of resistance against foreign oppression and was later commemorated by various German nationalist groups.

Albert Leo Schlageter (1894-1923): The Soldier Turned Saboteur

Albert Leo Schlageter was born in Schönau im Schwarzwald in 1894. He served as an officer in the Imperial German Army during World War I, participating in major battles such as Ypres, the Somme, and Verdun. After the war, he joined the Freikorps, a paramilitary organization, and took part in various conflicts, including the Kapp Putsch and the Silesian Uprisings.

In 1923, during the French occupation of the Ruhr, Schlageter led sabotage operations against the occupying forces, including derailing trains to disrupt supply lines. He was arrested by the French on April 8, 1923, tried by court-martial, and executed by firing squad on May 26, 1923, near Düsseldorf.

Schlageter's death was quickly seized upon by nationalist groups, particularly the Nazi Party, which portrayed him as a martyr and "the first soldier of the Third Reich." His legacy was celebrated through plays, commemorations, and the naming of military units in his honor.

Comparative Analysis: Martyrdom and Nationalist Mythmaking

Both Palm and Schlageter were posthumously elevated as symbols of German resistance against foreign domination--Palm against Napoleonic France and Schlageter against the French occupation of the Ruhr. Their executions were portrayed as unjust acts perpetrated by foreign powers, reinforcing narratives of German victimhood and the need for national unity.

In Mein Kampf, Hitler references both figures to draw parallels between their sacrifices and the goals of the Nazi movement. By invoking Palm and Schlageter, Hitler sought to legitimize his ideology through historical continuity, framing the Nazi struggle as part of a longstanding tradition of German resistance and martyrdom.

ESSAY -- The Genesis of Ideology: An Analysis of Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf (Foreword and beginning of Chapter 1)

Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf, written during his imprisonment in Landsberg am Lech in 1924, serves as both an autobiographical narrative and a manifesto for the Nazi movement. The foreword and the opening chapter, "In the Parental Home," provide critical insight into Hitler's motivations, ideological foundations, and the rhetorical strategies he employed to appeal to his audience. This essay analyzes the thematic elements of German nationalism, personal development, and anti-Semitic propaganda in the text, situating them within the historical context of post-World War I Germany and critiquing the dangerous implications of Hitler's worldview.

Historical Context and Purpose of Mein Kampf

The foreword establishes the circumstances of Hitler's imprisonment following the failed Beer Hall Putsch of 1923, framing the text as a product of enforced reflection. Written in the aftermath of Germany's defeat in World War I and the Treaty of Versailles, Mein Kampf capitalizes on widespread disillusionment, economic hardship, and national humiliation. Hitler presents the work as a dual endeavor: to clarify the goals and evolution of the Nazi movement and to provide a personal narrative that counters what he claims are "slanderous rumors" spread by the "Jewish media." This early invocation of anti-Semitic tropes sets the tone for the text's ideological agenda, scapegoating Jews as a unifying enemy.

Hitler explicitly states that the book is not for "outsiders" but for adherents of the Nazi movement, revealing his intent to solidify the loyalty of his followers rather than persuade a broader audience. He acknowledges the power of oratory over written texts in mobilizing the masses, yet emphasizes the necessity of a written doctrine to establish a consistent ideology. This duality--between the emotional appeal of speeches and the intellectual framework of writing--underscores Hitler's strategic approach to propaganda.

Themes of German Nationalism and Reunification

In Chapter 1, Hitler articulates a fervent vision of German nationalism, rooted in his childhood experiences in Braunau am Inn (a border town between Austria and Bavaria). He portrays his birthplace as symbolically significant, representing the division of the German people across two states and his lifelong mission to unify them. The assertion that "German-Austria must return again to the great German motherland" reflects the pan-Germanic ideology that sought to consolidate all German-speaking peoples into a single empire, a goal that would later drive Nazi expansionism.

Hitler's nationalism is not merely political but deeply emotional and moralistic. He argues that unification of Germans is a necessity regardless of economic consequences, invoking the idea that "similar blood belongs in a unified State." This rhetoric elevates national identity to a sacred duty, dismissing pragmatic considerations and foreshadowing the aggressive territorial ambitions of the Third Reich. The reference to Johannes Palm, a German nationalist executed by the French, and Leo Schlageter, a Freikorps member executed during the French occupation of the Ruhr, serves to connect Hitler's ideology to a tradition of German martyrdom, framing resistance to foreign influence as a heroic legacy.

Personal Development and Ideological Formation

The autobiographical elements of Chapter 1 trace Hitler's early life, from his father's career as an Austrian customs official to his own childhood experiences in Braunau, Passau, and Lambach. These anecdotes are carefully curated to present Hitler as a product of both destiny and struggle, aligning his personal journey with the broader narrative of German national revival. His father's rise from poverty to government service mirrors Hitler's own aspirations for self-improvement and social mobility, while also reinforcing the value of discipline and perseverance.

Hitler's reflections on his childhood reveal the origins of his militaristic and nationalistic worldview. His fascination with the Franco-Prussian War and military literature suggests an early obsession with warfare and German heroism, while his questioning of Austria's non-participation in the conflict hints at his growing awareness of divisions within the German-speaking world. The realization that not all Germans were part of Bismarck's empire becomes a formative moment, planting the seeds of his pan-Germanic ideology.

Notably, Hitler's self-description as a "little instigator of rebellion" and his acknowledgment of his oratorical talents foreshadow his later role as a charismatic leader. However, these anecdotes also serve a propagandistic purpose, crafting an image of Hitler as a precocious, defiant figure destined to lead. By contrasting his own rebellious nature with his father's conventional career, Hitler positions himself as a visionary unbound by traditional constraints.

Anti-Semitism and Rhetorical Manipulation

While the provided excerpt does not delve deeply into anti-Semitic rhetoric, the foreword's reference to "slanderous rumors" propagated by the "Jewish media" introduces a central theme of Mein Kampf. This accusation reflects the anti-Semitic conspiracy theories prevalent in early 20th-century Europe, which blamed Jews for societal and economic woes. By framing himself as a victim of Jewish defamation, Hitler seeks to elicit sympathy from his readers and justify his ideological crusade.

The text's rhetorical strategies are evident in its appeal to emotion and shared identity. Hitler's use of phrases like "happy destiny" and "great responsibility" imbues his personal story with a sense of divine purpose, while his invocation of German martyrdom and sacrifice taps into collective pride and grievance. The narrative is structured to create a sense of inevitability, as if Hitler's life and the Nazi movement were fated to restore Germany's greatness.

Critical Reflection and Implications

While Mein Kampf is a historical document that offers insight into Hitler's ideology, it must be approached with critical caution. The text is not a factual recounting but a carefully constructed piece of propaganda designed to manipulate its audience. Its glorification of nationalism and militarism, coupled with its scapegoating of Jews and other perceived enemies, laid the ideological groundwork for the atrocities of the Holocaust and World War II. The emphasis on unifying "similar blood" and acquiring foreign land through force reveals the imperialist and genocidal impulses that would define Nazi policy.

For modern readers, the text serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of unchecked nationalism and the power of rhetoric to mobilize hatred. Hitler's ability to weave personal anecdotes into a broader ideological narrative demonstrates the seductive appeal of propaganda, particularly in times of social and economic unrest. The historical context of post-World War I Germany--marked by humiliation, economic instability, and political fragmentation--provided fertile ground for such ideas, underscoring the importance of addressing systemic grievances to prevent the rise of extremist ideologies.

Conclusion

The foreword and Chapter 1 of Mein Kampf reveal the origins of Adolf Hitler's ideology, blending personal narrative with a fervent call for German nationalism and reunification. Through strategic rhetoric, Hitler presents himself as a destined leader, while laying the groundwork for the Nazi movement's aggressive and exclusionary vision. The text's historical significance lies in its role as a blueprint for Nazi ideology, but its study requires critical engagement to understand the mechanisms of propaganda and the conditions that enabled its influence. By analyzing Mein Kampf, we gain not only insight into a dark chapter of history but also a warning about the enduring power of divisive rhetoric in shaping societal outcomes.

Typological Overview of the Excerpts

• Visionary goals: Emphasis on unifying German-speaking peoples into a single state, driven by a sense of destiny and moral necessity, regardless of practical constraints.
• Personal reflection: Recounting childhood experiences, family background, and early ideological stirrings, with a focus on formative moments (e.g., fascination with the Franco-Prussian War).
• Emotional and ideological appeal: Appeals to shared German identity, martyrdom, and collective struggle, while targeting a specific audience (Nazi adherents).
• Anti-Semitic undertones: Brief mention of "Jewish media" as a source of slander, hinting at a scapegoating worldview.

Functions and Analysis

Let's evaluate each function in relation to the excerpts:

1. extroverted iNtuition (Ne): Ne focuses on possibilities, potential, and abstract connections, often exploring multiple perspectives or future scenarios. The excerpt's emphasis on a grand vision of German reunification and its symbolic framing of Branau am Inn suggest an intuitive, future-oriented mindset. However, the text is less about exploring multiple possibilities and more about a singular, fixed ideological goal, making Ne a partial fit.

2. introverted Sensing (Si): Si prioritizes personal sensory experiences, comfort, and continuity with the past, often recalling detailed memories or traditions. The excerpt's autobiographical details (e.g., childhood in Braunau, father's career) involve sensory recall, but these serve a broader ideological purpose rather than focusing on comfort or routine. Si is present but not dominant.

3. extroverted Feeling (Fe): Fe seeks to influence emotions, create group cohesion, and express feelings to align others with a shared mood. The excerpt's appeal to Nazi adherents and invocation of German martyrdom aim to evoke emotional unity and collective pride. However, the tone is more introspective and ideological than overtly emotional, making Fe a secondary fit.

4. introverted Thinking (Ti): Ti focuses on internal logical consistency, analyzing systems, and building coherent frameworks. The excerpt's structured narrative and attempt to clarify the Nazi movement's objectives suggest some analytical intent, but the text prioritizes ideological vision over logical rigor, making Ti less relevant.

5. extroverted Sensing (Se): Se is action-oriented, focusing on immediate sensory impact, power dynamics, and physical presence. The excerpt's references to war, heroism, and the "plow turning into the sword" hint at a valorization of strength, but the text is reflective and abstract, not grounded in immediate action, so Se is not a strong match.

6. introverted iNtuition (Ni): Ni emphasizes foresight, long-term visions, and symbolic meaning, often connecting past and present to a singular, transformative goal. The excerpt's focus on a destined mission (German reunification), symbolic interpretations (e.g., Braunau as a "great responsibility"), and historical patterns (e.g., martyrdom) strongly align wiith Ni's introspective, visionary nature. The narrative weaves personal experiences into a broader, almost mythic framework, characteristic of Ni.

7. extroverted Thinking (Te): Te prioritizes efficiency, objective facts, and practical implementation. The excerpt's ideological goals lack a focus on practical steps or measurable outcomes, and its reflective tone contrasts with Te's action-driven approach. Te is not prominent here.

8. introverted Feeling (Fi): Fi centers on personal values, moral convictions, and emotional authenticity. The excerpt's moralistic tone (e.g., "similar blood belongs in a unified State") and appeal to a select group suggest a value-driven perspective, but these values are collectivized and ideologically driven, not deeply personal or introspective, making Fi a partial fit.

Evaluation and Conclusion

The excerpt's dominant cognitive process is its focus on a singular, long-term vision of German unification, framed through symbolic and historical lenses. This aligns most closely with introverted iNtuition (Ni), which excels at synthesizing experiences into a cohesive, future-oriented narrative. The text's emphasis on destiny, symbolic locations (Braunau as a border town), and historical figures (Palm, Schlageter) reflects Ni's tendency to imbue events with deeper meaning and connect them to a transformative goal. The introspective tone, weaving personal memories into an ideological mission, further supports Ni as the primary function.

While extroverted Feeling (Fe) and introverted Feeling (Fi) appear in the emotional and moralistic appeals, they are secondary to the visionary framework. Extroverted iNtuition (Ne) and introverted Sensing (Si) are present in the exploration of possibilities and autobiographical details, respectively, but lack the prominence of Ni's focused, symbolic foresight. Functions like Te, Ti, and Se are less relevant due to the text's abstract, reflective, and non-practical nature.

Conclusion: The Socionics function with the most in common with the excerpt is introverted iNtuition (Ni). Its visionary, symbolic, and destiny-driven approach mirrors the excerpt's ideological narrative, which connects personal experiences to a transformative, long-term goal of German nationalism.

Since Ni was identified as the dominant function due to the excerpt's visionary, symbolic, and destiny-driven narrative, the second-strongest function will be the one that complements or supports this focus most prominently.

Analysis of Remaining Functions

1. introverted Sensing (Si): Si emphasizes personal sensory experiences, detailed memories, and continuity with the past. The excerpt's autobiographical sections--describing Hitler's childhood in Braunau, his father's career, and specific locations like Passau and Lambach--rely on vivid recollection of personal history. These details ground the ideological narrative in a tangible past, providing a foundation for the Ni-driven vision. Si's role in recalling traditions (e.g., German martyrdom) also supports the text's historical framing, making it a strong contender.

2. extroverted Feeling (Fe): Fe seeks to influence group emotions, foster cohesion, and align others with a shared mood. The excerpt's appeal to Nazi adherents, invocation of collective German pride, and references to martyrdom (e.g., Palm, Schlageter) aim to evoke emotional unity and loyalty. The text's targeting of a specific audience and its attempt to inspire devotion suggest Fe's presence, as it seeks to rally readers around a shared identity. This makes Fe a significant candidate.

3. extroverted Thinking (Te): Te emphasizes efficiency, objective facts, and practical implementation. The excerpt lacks focus on practical steps or measurable outcomes, prioritizing ideological vision over actionable plans. Te is not prominent.

4. introverted Feeling (Fi): Fi centers on personal values, moral convictions, and emotional authenticity. The excerpt's moralistic tone--asserting that German unification is a duty "even if it were harmful"--and its appeal to a select group suggest a value-driven perspective. However, these values are collectivized and ideologically driven, not deeply personal or introspective, which aligns less with Fi's individualistic nature. Fi is present but less dominant than other functions.

Comparative Evaluation

The strongest candidates for the second-strongest function are introverted Sensing (Si), extroverted Feeling (Fe), and introverted Feeling (Fi), as they align with the excerpt's autobiographical grounding, emotional appeals, and moralistic tones.

Fi aligns with the text's moralistic assertions and ideological convictions, such as the duty to unify Germans. However, Fi's introspective, individualistic focus is less prominent, as the text's values are framed collectively (e.g., for the German people) rather than as personal beliefs. Fi is less effective than Si or Fe in supporting the excerpt's broader narrative.

Between Si and Fe, the choice depends on whether the text prioritizes grounding the vision in personal and historical context (Si) or mobilizing emotional unity (Fe). The excerpt's structure leans heavily on autobiographical reflection to establish credibility and context for the ideological vision, with detailed memories occupying significant space (e.g., descriptions of Braunau, family life, and early influences). While Fe's emotional appeals are critical for engaging the audience, they are more rhetorical and less pervasive than the Si-driven recollections that underpin the narrative. Si's role in connecting the personal past to the Ni-driven future vision gives it a structural prominence that Fe's emotional influence supports but does not surpass.

Conclusion

The second-strongest function in the excerpt, after introverted iNtuition (Ni), is introverted Sensing (Si). Si's emphasis on detailed personal memories and historical continuity grounds the excerpt's visionary narrative, providing a tangible foundation for the Ni-driven ideology. The autobiographical reflections--detailing Hitler's childhood, family background, and historical references like Johannes Palm--anchor the abstract goal of German reunification in a relatable past, complementing Ni's foresight. While extroverted Feeling (Fe) plays a significant role in the emotional appeals, Si's structural presence in the narrative makes it the more prominent supporting function.

The personality type with the most in common with the excerpt is INFJ or INFp (Ni + Fe).

Why:

• Ni (Leading): The author's visionary focus on German unification, symbolic interpretation of his birthplace, and connection of personal experiences to historical patterns reflect Ni's abstract, future-oriented thinking. His single-minded ideological mission aligns with Ni's convergent focus on long-term outcomes.
• Fe (Creative): The emphasis on oratory as the key to movement growth, childhood "passionate confrontations," and the desire to inspire adherents of the movement demonstrate Fe's ability to emotionally engage and persuade others.
• Other Traits: The introspective tone, rejection of practical concerns (e.g., economic motives), and rebellious streak fit INFp's idealistic and emotionally driven nature. While ENFJ is a close contender due to its charismatic leadership, the excerpt's introspective and individualistic elements better align with INFp's introverted base function.