Research Paper On Patrick Bateman

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Patrick Bateman is the physical embodiment of everything wrong with society: he’s narcissistic, power-hungry, and immune to the world around him. On top of all that, he’s wealthy, fit and overwhelmingly handsome. American Psycho is the perfect dark comedy for those who love to love the bad guy. Sick, twisted, and absurdly charming, Christian Bale’s Patrick Bateman is every sociopath’s dream. But are his sharp cheekbones and expensive suits enough to distract people from his leisurely pursuits?
Apparently, yes. Self-proclaimed sociopath, Patrick Bateman, likes to dissect girls. He regularly engages in recreational drug use with his colleagues and routinely picks up prostitutes, …show more content…

Manhattan is the perfect place for your contemporary killer to seek out new victims. Between the fine dining establishments and sleazy clubs, the rich, white men of the 80’s had a wide variety of destinations to smoke or do drugs in. Despite Patrick and his cronies all being employed, they appear to spend most of their time wining and dining at fine establishments, or scoping out the club scene for good bathrooms to get high in. The extravagant food presentation, plush furniture and atmospheric lighting exude decadence, and you see a materialistic side of the characters that’s so strong, it’ll make you wonder exactly how far they’ll go, how much they’ll spend, to have a good …show more content…

Not limiting himself to one means or method, Patrick honors each of his victims with their own original death. The theatricality of the attacks paints Patrick as a true professional, carefully planning out each detail and manipulating any situation to set himself up for success. For someone so self-involved, he’s incredibly self-aware; the way he uses his good looks and charm to disarm unsuspecting victims demonstrates formidable power and control over those foolish enough to indulge him. Watching this madman get away with despicable crimes by hiding behind his wealthy façade is entrancing, alluring, and at times, downright terrifying. Viewers and victims alike will come to find that Mr. Bateman brings a whole new meaning to the phrase “too good to be

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