If The Broken Jug were to be viewed as a film representative of Nazi cinema, one of the most prominent features would be Adam, not as a figure representing the strong, model individual that the Nazis promoted, but of a personality that the people of Nazi Germany should avoid emulating at all costs. He is cowardly and does not righteously uphold his role in his society. He betrays the overall system through his lack of honor and honesty - him, a figure of justice! - and consequently weakens it through the mistrust that he creates.
Additionally, the names Adam and Eve are of obvious significance. In this case, Adam is largely guilty of The Fall instead of the woman. This plays into the Nazi promotion of mothers and the female's role in supporting and building a stronger German society. Eve may have her own faults, but she is brought down through Adam's failed and unacceptable behavior. The fact that most of the problems are still attributed to the feiger Adam and his weaknesses only emphasizes the shame of his character, an exemplary model of what not to be.
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