Hannibal Lecter Character Traits

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Clarice Starling grew up in small town in West Virginia.Her mother died when she was very young. Her father was a small town sheriff, and primarily raise Clariece. At age ten, he father was killed in action of two gunmen.Clariece was forced to live with her aunt and uncle in Montana, where they owned a ranch.They slaughtered lambs, the screaming of the lambs drove Clarice crazy,She didn't stay for long after, and ran away. As time progresses, we learn that Clarice attend University of Virginia where she graduated magna cum laude of her class. Clarice takes interest in psychology, criminal justice, and assisting her mentour, Jack Crawford.Her intelligence and outstanding work at the FBI academy has allowed her to pursue a more intense chace.Crawford who she highly respects, assigns her to Hannibal Lecter, a cannibal serial killer. Lecter sees things in Clarice that no one else sees. …show more content…

Lecter is direct, determined and quick to annonce what she wants and needs. Like anything there are pros and cons to everything you obtain. A positive trait that Clarisse has acquired is that she is highly respected. Being the only woman in a predominately male career can be very difficult. She doesn't let her setbacks affect who she is as a person. Her determination has opened many doors and opportunities for her. For example, graduating in the top of her class, both in college and the other at the FBI academy. Lecter is human like all of us, and suffers from a few faults and misconceptions. Clarice is timid and slow to give up personal information.Especially to someone as conniving and vicious as Hannibal Lecter.As Clarice observer Hannibal he ask for data in return. In order for her case to be solved, she will have to reveal her past, something she is highly insecure about. He studies her looks, her mannerism, even the way she dresses.Stating that with her good handbag and cheap shoes make her look like a

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