... mentality. Driven by Greed, Harron's Patrick Bateman is continually striving for improvements in his physical appearance, financial/social status, and masculinity. This continual need for improvement and desire for perfection by Patrick mirrors our American work ethic. American Psycho's Patrick illustrates how his economic and social stature can mask his serial killer mentality. In a scene where he discusses movie reviews with his ... he is a normal, sane person because of his high social status. As he lures women back to his fancy apartment, he is using his money and nice things as a t...

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