Rhetorical Analysis Dexter - 1219 Words

Alexa Larson Prof. Butell March 6, 2017 WRD 111 Dexter; Rhetorical analysis. If you have ever been interested in the world of why serial killers kill, chances are you have done some research or even watched the insanely popular television show Dexter. â€Å"Dexter Morgan is a Forensics Expert, a loyal brother, boyfriend, and friend. That s what he seems to be, but that s not what he really is. Dexter Morgan is a Serial Killer that hunts the bad. (TV.com)† Dexter is a serial killer yet he works for the Miami Police Department in blood spatter forensics, because of his experience he is extremely good at his job. Dexter was adopted at a very young age, his adoptive father soon realized that Dexter was different, his father taught him†¦show more content†¦Knowing this we can tell that James Manos Jr. is a strong screenwriter and knows how to properly set up a television series to make it as realistic as possible. Also, James Manos Jr. is an educated man, he graduated from Colgate university which has an accepta nce rate of around 27%. In college, a majority of people are required to take an introductory course on psychology, basic psychology courses give all the information needed to understand the basics about the mind of a killer. James Manos Jr. obviously used all his previous education and his experience in screenwriting to effectively portray a serial killer that is seen as a good man to the series viewers and argue that killing others who also kill is equitable. First it is necessary to understand the psychology of serial killer. Serial killers are either labeled as a psychopath or labeled as having anti-social personality disorder. A quality anti-personality disorder which Dexter has is â€Å"Being able to act witty and charming. (NIH.com)† Dexter is witty in the sense that he knows how to not get caught and he has found a way to fit into society without anyone suspecting him has a killer, Dexter is also charming and this is portrayed in the series since his boss at the Miami Police Department clearly has a crush on him. â€Å"Break the law repeatedly. (NIH.com)† is yet another characteristic, this is also shown in Dexter. When stalking his potential victims Dexter constantly breaksShow MoreRelatedEssay on Critical Analysis of Martin Luther King, Jr.s Speech1674 Words   |  7 PagesCritical Analysis of Martin Luther King, Jr.s Speech Introduction In this critical analysis I am going to look at Martin Luther King, Jr and the I have a dream speech. Martin Luther King, Jr is very distinguished due to the many outstanding achievements he accomplished throughout his life. He was an American clergyman and he accomplished the Nobel Prize for one of the principal leaders of the American civil rights movement. 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