“We live in a primitive time—don't we, Will?—neither savage nor wise. Half measures are the curse of it. Any rational society would either kill me or give me my books.” – Hannibal Lecter
Known as the Butcher of Plainfield, Ed Gein was an American murderer and a body snatcher. Just like Jame Gumb, also named Buffalo Bill, Ed Gein committed crimes in his hometown. In 1968, Ed was found guilty of two crimes that he committed in 1954 and 1957. He also knew both of his victims, Mary … Continue reading The Resemblance Between Buffalo Bill and Ed Gein
Hi everyone, following last week's survey, here is our podcast on the theme of feminism in the novel of The Silence of the Lambs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxQDd3ufGFM&t=11s Hope you enjoy it! Roxanne Gervais & Laurence Labbe
Our team wants to make sure our posts are as varied as they can be. Therefore, we would like you, the reader, to give us your opinion regarding our future posts. In consequence, here’s a survey concerning your preferences for an upcoming post. We have three different options. The first one is a video that … Continue reading Survey for Future Post
Thomas Harris uses the theme of appearances and first impressions throughout the book. The way criminals are described is one place where this theme can be witnessed. The way Miggs and the other criminals are characterized enhances the insanity we see in them. For example, when Clarice first encounters Miggs, this is what happens: “she … Continue reading Appearances & First Impression
Welcome to our new blog! Here, we will be exposing different aspects of the greatly appreciated novel, Silence of The Lambs. YouTube videos, analysis, podcasts, surveys for future content, name it! Whether you liked this novel, or not, you will be pleased by our varied posts. We’ll probably give you the desire to read it, … Continue reading The Silence of the Lambs
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