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  • Essay / The Silence of the Lambs - 981

    In the film "The Silence of the Lambs", the secondary antagonist, Dr. Hannibal Lecter, was questioned by FBI intern Clarice Starling for the antagonist's whereabouts main nicknamed Buffalo Bill. Starling enlisted Lecter's help in solving the case as he is a brilliant psychiatrist and psychopath, currently incarcerated at the Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane. Buffalo Bill would kidnap young women and skin them in order to make him a "woman's costume" that he could wear, being a deranged transvestite. Starling sought Lecter's expertise due to his medical history and experience with his own personal disorder. Lecter is currently imprisoned because he is a ruthless cannibalistic serial killer. Before the audience meets Lecter, they are told that he is dangerous, manipulative, and downright monster, calling him their "most valuable asset." Upon meeting him, Lecter appears to be subdued in his cell, a combined blend of strangeness and genuine care given to his body language and facial features. When Starling introduces herself, Lecter listens attentively, seemingly approachable and friendly for advice. Although his tone of voice exudes a rather ominous character, he can easily be classified at first glance as a disciplined, cultural, and polite individual. During the 16 total minutes that Lecter appears in the film, his presence automatically controls the flow of the conversation and the mood of the environment in which he finds himself. Without thinking, Dr. Hannibal Lecter displays the three general P's of personality disorders: persistent, pervasive, and pathological. Specifically, Lecter appears to consistently exhibit symptoms of antisocial personality disorder, which is found in the B personality cluster....... middle of article....... Medications like antidepressants, Mood stabilizers and antipsychotics would also be beneficial. for Lecter. However, starting CBT and prescribing medication won't be so easy in Lecter's case. Despite an obvious distortion in his thought patterns and behaviors, Lecter is an otherwise intelligent human being. He may be conniving and manipulative in his actions and behavior, but he can clearly live a regular life if he wants to. Convincing him to change his old lifestyle and inner workings could take a huge amount of time and effort. Likewise, finding the right person who will treat him with the same respect and be able to maintain a strong relationship would be the most difficult part of just starting his treatment. Assuming his mind and body respond positively to therapy and medication, Lecter will most likely benefit from this type of treatment..