SPEAKING INGLES

Marina Goñez and Christine Dieguez

-American psyco

Patrick Bateman

Who is Patrick Bateman?

Patrick Bateman is the main character in American Psycho (1991), a novel by Bret Easton Ellis, and its 2000 movie adaptation. His life is a mix of privilege, success, and hidden chaos, making him both fascinating and disturbing. Bateman is shaped by the world he lives in but also represents its darker side.

Patrick Bateman is a young professional living in Manhattan during the 1980s, a period known for wealth, materialism, and surface-level values. He works at a Wall Street firm, surrounded by people who only seem to care about money and appearances. To others, he looks like the perfect man—handsome, rich, and ambitious.

A Man of His Time

His Day-to-Day life

• Patrick’s job is just a facade; he’s more focused on his appearance and maintaining his high status. His strict skincare routine, workouts, and obsession with trendy spots define his routine.

Work and Lifestyle:

• Behind the perfect image lies his horrifying double life as a violent killer. He targets those he sees as weak or insignificant, committing brutal murders that highlight his lack of empathy.

His Dark Secret

t’s unclear if Patrick’s crimes actually happen or if they are just in his mind. This uncertainty makes it hard to know the truth about him and his actions.

Real or Imagined?

Patrick shows the emptiness of a world where people only care about money and looks. His violent side highlights how disconnected and lonely he feels.

Symbolism

Conclusion

Patrick Bateman’s life is full of contradictions. On the outside, he looks like a perfect man, but inside, he feels lost and broken. His story is a warning about what happens when we care more about appearances than real human feelings

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