Who Is Dexter A Serial Killer?

1080 Words3 Pages

The story has one main speaker – named Dexter Morgan, a man in his early 30’s living in Miami as a blood splatter analyst for the Miami Police Department: Homicide branch by day. He looks like a normal guy, with an excellent job and a loving girlfriend and some friends, but little does the people around him realize, he is a sociopathic serial killer who kills serial killers. Dexter is very smart in what he does to dispose of whoever may be his victim. Dexter even claims he is a “very neat monster.” (Lindsay 12) Dexter is incredibly good at faking human emotion and hiding who he really is. We also see the perspective of Dexter’s “Dark Passenger”, his killer alter ego who craves to kill. Seeing this, we get to see what goes through Dexter’s …show more content…

While the author is not a serial killer in any way, he does a fine job in showing what possibly could go on in the daily life of one. But this novel’s purpose was solely for entertainment, a typical thing for most crime novels that have been published since the dawn of time.
Subject
The subject is Dexter tries to help his sister and all the detectives find the Tamiami Butcher so they could arrest him, but also, to find out why he is the way he is. The struggle of finding his true roots is an ongoing subject in this novel and this will eventually merge with finding the Tamiami Butcher towards the end of the book. “Whatever made me the way I am left me hollow, empty inside, unable to feel. It doesn’t seem like a big deal.” (Lindsay 15) Tone Since this story is told from the perspective of a sociopath, there really is no emotion to the tone whatsoever. But he is very serious about finding out so that specific tone occurs throughout the novel. With the Dark Passenger coming to speak sometimes, there is a dark tone when he comes out to kill. And there is sometimes a light, funny tone when Dexter is at work or hanging out with his sister …show more content…

This change is him starting to wonder why he is the way he is and could he really be the Tamiami Butcher. These thoughts start to overwhelm him, causing anxiety and worrisome thoughts, a new thing for Dexter since he is not one for human feelings like anxiety. “My heart hammered and yammered, my short gasps of breath were much too loud, and for the first time I could remember I felt weak, woozy, and stupid-like a human being, like a very small and helpless human being.”(Lindsay 265) These feelings are usually oppressed shortly afterwards since emotions are not exactly his

Show More
Related

  • How Did F Scott Fitzgerald Use Paradoxes In Winter Dreams

    976 Words  | 2 Pages

    Dexter denies his background as coming from the middle class and wanting to have more in life. He started as a fourteen year old golf caddie and was the best one around. Dexter one day while working thought to himself that he could have so much more than just being a golf caddie. Then and there he decided to quit his job and move on with his life. As Dexter grows up and moves out west to fulfill his dream, there is a duality inside of him that ultimately is his own downfall.

    Read More

  • Deviance/Social Change In “The Philadelphia Story”

    2017 Words  | 5 Pages

    When Dexter Haven came back into his ex-wife’s home unannounced would very much compare to the Anomie theory. As stated by Jack Levin, “a social situation in which the traditional rules of everyday life have broken down and individuals became confused as to how to behave.” (Levin, 54) I believe this is very noticeable in Dexter’s behavior when he comes back into Traci’s home attempting to introduce Macaulay Connor and Liz Imbrie as family friends of the family so they can report on the wedding for their tabloid Spy Magazine. Dexter became confused as the person who he is when he learned about Traci’s wedding. He was an old employee for Spy, and that is when he decided to intrude into the wedding with his plot. `

    Read More

  • Winter Dreams By F. Scott Fitzgerald: Literary Analysis

    497 Words  | 1 Pages

    During the summers, Dexter works hard at being the best caddie at the Sherry Island Country Club. This is foretelling of the hard work he will do to change his socioeconomic status. We are shown how dedicated Dexter is by the tears in Mr. Jones' eyes on the day he decides to quit (Fitzgerald, 120). After meeting Judy Jones, Dexter developed a stronger sense of urgency to change his status. Dexter is so determined to fulfill his dream that he opts to go to a "more famous university in the East" rather than the state university that was more affordable (Fitzgerald, 122). This is an example of his determination to lift his status in the eyes of others. While speaking with Judy, he uses his prestigious university as the starting point of his life. Unfortunately for Dexter, he cannot conquer Judy Jones as he has every

    Read More

  • Theories Of Psychoanalysis In Dexter Morgan's 'Dexter'

    2813 Words  | 6 Pages

    Id represents the most bestial and carnal wants of human behavior. Id operates on the basis of pleasure principle which can be defined as a decadent drive to seek out pleasure and avoid pain. Thus, it is the most unconscionable and selfish part of our psyche. "It is the dark, Inaccessible part of our personality. And most of it is of a negative character." Freud. Sigmund Freud saw this dark side as the core of our personality because it makes up the majority of our personality. In Dexter TV series, Dexter Morgan has always had homicidal wants which seems to be directed by an inner voice which he terms as “the Dark Passenger”. He considers himself separated from humanity and refers to humans as if he is not one himself. Hence the Dark Passenger fits the description of

    Read More

  • Foreshadowing In Winter Dreams

    824 Words  | 2 Pages

    The narrator introduces Judy’s character with the implication that she is the motivation behind Dexter quitting his job. This is followed closely by the foreshadowing of Dexter’s hopeless pursuit of Judy, stating she was the type of girl who is “…destined after a few years to be inexpressibly lovely and bring no end of misery to a great number of men” (Fitzgerald 1). By stating Judy is going to be the type of woman that will bring misery to men, the narrator suggest that Judy will only bring Dexter unhappiness. Each time the two interact, Dexter alters his dream so that he can have the “American Dream,” a life symbolized by Judy’s. After first meeting Judy, Dexter decided to quit his job and pursue success. Once he achieves financial success his subsequent reunion with Judy changes his “American Dream.” “His heart turned over like the fly-wheel of the boat, and, for the second time, her casual whim gave a new direction to his life” (Fitzgerald 4). This metaphor, of Dexter’s heart and ambitions being like the “fly-wheel of a boat,” show the how quick and easily he changes his dreams. With little thought, Dexter decides his aspiration is no longer financial gain, but Judy’s

    Read More

  • Serial Killer

    830 Words  | 2 Pages

    Serial killer is a person who kills three or more people with a cooling off period between murders and these murders may go on for a period of months or years. The murders that this person commits may have similar fashion or the victims may have something in common, for example, occupation, race, appearance, sex, or age group. Psychology is the science and study of human behavior and mental processes. Moreover, it is the study of human minds and its function.

    Read More

  • Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer

    2515 Words  | 6 Pages

    From 1987 to 1991, Jeffrey Dahmer reign terror over the gay community. He was a social incompetent, homosexual man. His spent his entire life feeling as an outcast in this giant world and struggled to find his voice and his sense of self. He resorted to dead rodents and mannequins to bring him entertainment and companionship. Eventually, Dahmer thirst for more and when his abuse of alcohol could no longer medicate him he allowed his gruesome fantasies and needs to take control.

    Read More

  • John Wayne Gacy Is An American Serial Killers?

    1058 Words  | 3 Pages

    This semester we talked about a variety of serial killers. The first one we discussed was John Wayne Gacy. Gacy was an American serial killer who was responsible for the killing of at least 33 men and boys. He lived in Cook County, Illinois, at the time of his killings. He buried his victims’ bodies under his home.

    Read More

  • Analysis Of Dexter

    1061 Words  | 3 Pages

    These people are usually murderers. His sister, a police officer is a very brave and curious person who works very hard to earn her detective shield, just like her father(tv.com). Through a series of events and commentary of the thoughts of Dexter, the author and director attempt to highlight the risks in life, and use Dexter’s thoughts and memories to try to question one’s intentions and actions by using the extreme scale of Dexter’s

    Read More

  • Who Is Dexter Morgan A Monster

    710 Words  | 2 Pages

    In the opening scenes of the show, Dexter is shown cutting a piece of red meat which can be mistaken for a body part and then he eats it, supporting slaughter and cannibalism. Dexter is also shown smiling as he kills an insect that lands on his arm and nicking himself as he shaves, displaying his fascination with blood. He is the charming psycho next door. He is a common everyday man who leads a secret dark life as a serial killer. Hiding beneath the mundane exterior of Dexter is a malevolent figure living inside of him, whom he calls his “dark passenger.” This shadow within Dexter has impulsive rage disorder which causes him to have these murderous impulses. After making a kill, Dexter’s dark passenger is placated for the time being for bloodshed is his rush, thrill, and sexual high. As he battles with his inner demons, Dexter feels less and less in touch with humanity. Void of any human emotions, he struggles to be a good brother to Deborah, husband to Rita, and father to Astor, Cody, and Harrison. At first, Dexter used the people around him as props to seem normal but as the plot develops, he becomes fond of them, the closest feeling he has to love. Dexter is a disciplined monster in the way that he only kills according to a strict code he learned from his late father. He

    Read More

  • Argumentative Essay On Dexter

    546 Words  | 2 Pages

    The combination of clever dialogue, talented stars, and a strongly written storyline makes for one of the greatest shows of all time. Each and every main character was capable of holding my full attention but were also written with such deep intensity. For example, though Dexter is a serial killer, he is so likable. It is not easy to get an audience to truly love a serial killer. Michael C. Hall can play any emotion he is handed. Deb (Jennifer Carpenter), Dexter’s sister, fits her character beautifully, as does everyone else that was cast. The dialogue of the television show is written in a very serious tone with an underlying tint of dark comedy when it wants to be. When watching the series, listening to the words alone is enough to send chills down your back.

    Read More

  • Dexter's American Dream

    668 Words  | 2 Pages

    ...career ahead of you, Dexter showed us that if you work hard enough you can end up at the top, but you have to be willing to do the work, and everyone has an equal opportunity to be successful it is just the people who are willing to make sacrifices and want to be successful in life. I think that this story has a really good message in it especially because we live in such a small town and reading this makes it more inspiring because it shows us that we can do something with our lives. Even if the odds are against us in being someone important or being super rich we know now that it is possible to achieve this. Dexter shows the American Dream perfectly he demonstrates how you can start from the bottom of the food chain and make your way to the top, but it is going to have to take some work and sacrifices. You never know what is going to happen unless you take risks.

    Read More

  • Big Me Character Analysis

    878 Words  | 2 Pages

    At the beginning of the story, the Narrator has been playing Detective in a city of his imagining for years. Unlike the real town he lives in, the Narrator’s city is a sprawling metropolis, where everyone in his real life has a secret role. His parents, for example, “...were well-meaning but unimaginative people, and I was polite to them”, and his brother, Mark, “...was the district attorney, my nemesis” (p. 52). These roles have significance, in

    Read More

  • How Does Agatha Christie Build Suspense

    1476 Words  | 3 Pages

    Detective fiction has remained one of the most popular genres in history; enthralling diverse audiences from the Victorian novel reader to the contemporary podcast listener. One of the reasons detective fiction is so compelling is the presence of suspense. Over time mystery writers have created suspense in a variety of ways: using elements like seriality, cliffhangers, stressful scenes, plot twists, and seemingly solvable clues to keep readers enthralled. This essay will focus on the elements Agatha Christie in The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Wilkie Collins in The Moonstone, and Sarah Koenig in Serial use to build suspense. It is curious to note that despite decades separating these mysteries, similar elements of suspense are used by each of the

    Read More

  • Character Analysis Of Dexter Green

    928 Words  | 2 Pages

    Through a young man’s eye we see how he views life and what is important to him and his reactions to the important life obstacles. Dexter is the main character we meet him young, he works at a golf course that he caddies for. We also meet someone important to the story as well who is young named Judy Jones. Judy is the girl of Dexter’s dreams and will be awhile down the story. Dexter has three desires that he thinks about through the whole book and they are love, happiness and, wealth. Dexter is put through these obstacles throughout the whole book and it has shaped his choices and feelings.

    Read More

More about Who Is Dexter A Serial Killer?

Open Document