![]() However, violence has been part of almost every medium ever since, so the question remains: Why was there such a public outcry about American Psycho ? To add further dimensions to this question, this paper will try to provide a deeper insight on the functions of violence in American Psycho. One of the reasons why it was so controversially discussed by audiences, newspapers and the public was its blatant illustration of violence. Despite being put on the index in many countries, American Psycho became a bestseller and was not just heavily discussed in society but also became what many people refer to as a “game changer”. Even though the publishing house vetoed its decision to print the book after reading and evaluating the script, it was published and changed standards in literature, society and subsequently scholarly work on literature as well. ![]() In 1991, Bret Easton Ellis’ novel American Psycho was published and took the literary world by storm. “And I do not hope for a better world for anybody” ![]() What makes the violence in American Psycho special?Ĭ. ![]() Overcoming Superficiality/Experiencing RealnessĦ. ![]()
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