Thursday, May 6, 2010

Lecter series - unified analysis - part 4: The name change to 'Lecktor' for Manhunter

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Brian Cox as Hannibal Lecktor in Manhunter.



In part 64 the Silence of the Lambs analysis, the etymology of Hannibal Lecter's surname was discussed: Lecter is related to the name Lechter, which is derived from the name Lichter. Lichter is a German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) occupational surname for someone who made candles or possibly for someone who tended a light, from an agent derivative of from Middle High German lieht, Yiddish likht 'candle', 'light'.[a] Based on the symbolism of his name, Hannibal Lecter represents Jews, within some context. However, since Hannibal's surname is spelled Lecktor in Manhunter, there is no association with the name 'Lechter', and thus, as stated in part 1 of this analysis, in Manhunter, Hannibal Lecktor does not represent Jews (or any subset thereof).


a. Ancestry, Lichter Family History: Lichter Name Meaning. Web, n.d. URL = http://www.ancestry.com/name-origin?surname=lichter.


      

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