The theme of dehumanization has an interesting dynamic in Demme's film The Silence of the Lambs. This consists of Clarice Starling's very humanity being constantly undermined and almost immediately corrected by Doctor Lecter. Lecter himself is an ironic character as he is not afraid to kill someone through cannibalism. One of the highest symbolic forms of dehumanization possible, it still respects and cherishes Starling's humanity. This character receives even more complexity as Lecter reveals himself to be increasingly calculating and cold over the course of the series, almost appearing desensitized to most human emotions, interactions, and concerns. Lecter's analytical, observant, and almost sociopathic outlook on his surroundings contrasts starkly with Starling's sincere desire to uncover the secrets behind Buffalo Bill's identity and motives, a desire to. It is important to know that this rectification can come in two forms for Lecter. Lecter can punish the individual, as in the case of Chilton; for their unkindness directed towards him or another, or he may help an individual who has received such unkindness in his presence. Lecter would feel this obligation, however, only in the unique case where he was unable to prevent such direct discourtesy from happening to another as it happened in front of him, as in Clarice's case. From my examination this is the first type of direct rectification. The first example of this is when Lecter drives Miggs crazy for disrespecting Clarice, as Crawford explains: “Miggs was murdered… The janitor heard Lecter whisper to him, all afternoon, and Miggs cry. They found him at the bed check. He had swallowed his own tongue…” (Tally). Lecter once again demonstrates his superior social skill and manipulative skills as he punishes Miggs for his rude imposition of will and violation of the rules.