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The Resemblance Between Buffalo Bill and Ed Gein
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
Hannibal Lecter: The Fine Line between Genius and Insanity
“Great wits are sure to madness near allied, And thin partitions do their bounds divide.” John Dryden Hannibal Lecter. Genius, or madman? Some might say neither. Some might say both. Well, truth is... its a fine line. Its easy for us to look at someone we think is a genius and forever see them as … Continue reading Hannibal Lecter: The Fine Line between Genius and Insanity
Analysis of Relationships
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Podcast on Feminism in The Silence of the Lambs
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
Crime Fiction
Crime fiction is literary genre that deals with crimes, their detection, criminal and their motives. Most crime fiction novels follow the same overall structure. This what it looks like: This is a traditional structure used for crime fiction novels, but like all literary structures, authors may choose to modify them. This genre has roots … Continue reading Crime Fiction
Hannibal Lecter: Quote Analysis
Hannibal Lecter. A demented man, no doubt, but a brilliant man nonetheless. In this article, we will be exploring some of Lecter's most infamous and despicable remarks, with the hopes of getting some insight into what is truly meant through all these cryptic anagrams and riddles. Join me, as we delve into the mind of … Continue reading Hannibal Lecter: Quote Analysis
The Symbolism of the Laundry Room
In The Silence of the Lambs, Clarice often becomes extenuated, and she seems to seek for comfort in unusual places…
Appearances & First Impression
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
Have the Lambs Stopped Screaming?
Picture taken from Scoopwhoop.com: https://www.scoopwhoop.com/hannibal-lecter-quotes/#.x6y6hmrtz Have the lambs stopped screaming? This is one of Lecter’s most famous lines and namesake. He tells Clarice Starling this upon meeting her one day. This may seem like a weird way to converse, but it is a loaded sentence that alludes to her tumultuous past. After her father was … Continue reading Have the Lambs Stopped Screaming?
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