Examples Of Psychopaths In Hannibal

It is said that the Devil has all the best tunes. Man's obsession with evil is as old as humanity. Evil fascinates man and inspires in him a world of wonder, like virtue never can. Perhaps this is why there are so many works of fiction in this world that glorify murderers and villains. Of all kinds of murderers, the society is always interested in that rare group of criminals called serial killers. In most cases, these cold blooded criminals are psychopaths. A very striking feature about these murderers is that most of them do not feel even a shadow of guilt for the crimes they have committed. Literature has gifted this world with numerous serial killers who can be considered as the ultimate personification of evil. But few are more captivating

This small slight man may not look much of a threat to anyone at first glance, but looks can be deceptive. His hands are strong enough to break one's neck and his movements are quick and agile like a cat. This, combined with his merciless mind and appetite for human flesh makes him one of the most nightmarish sociopaths in literature. His infinite strength, ability to manipulate and control people and the brutal crimes committed give him an almost invincible image. One starts to wonder if he has capabilities beyond the average man, perhaps that of a super

Another important concept put forward by Neitzsche is that of the Apollonian and the Dionysian (147). These opposing concepts are the central themes in his major work The Birth of Tragedy (1872). The Apollonian and the Dionysian represents the opposing forces of nature ― the yin and yang (Palmer 11) ― the philosophical dichotomy of order and chaos. While this theory is used mainly to describe the characters of Greek mythology, it can also be used to evaluate the actions of man. In Greek mythology, Apollo and Dionysus are both the sons of Zeus (Graves 56). Apollo is the god of reason. Therefore, Apollonian represents structure and order. It is the logical side of a being. Dionysus is the god of celebration. Dionysian represents disorder and chaos. The irrational, impulsive side of a being, where his passion runs free. The Apollonian and the Dionysian is present in every human being. Some are ruled over by Apollo while some by Dionysus. In some there is perfect harmony of both the elements (Nietzsche