In a message dated 31/03/2007 04:30:49 GMT Daylight
Time,
rictusaporia@yahoo.com writes:
Re lack of empathy: Ripley exhibits thus what psychology
might call a "flattening of affect"--&
"missing" is a suspect term, given social treatment of others
with his sexual orientation.ot& aren't there a number of
scenes in the series where Tom just "loses it" & ends up
killing people? (Sorry--It's been a few years since I've read
these amazing books--RIP PH)
Yes, and Highmith's creation has influenced many writers,
film makers - I would recommned an obscure but award-winning
French Film - Henry, He's here to help - see below
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http://therapsheet.blogspot.com/2007/03/highsmiths-legacy.html_
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http://therapsheet.blogspot.com/2007/03/highsmiths-legacy.html)
Ali
_www.therapsheet.blogspot.com_ (http://www.therapsheet.blogspot.com)
_www.shotsmag.co.uk_ (http://www.shotsmag.co.uk)
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