Hannibal
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There is a hidden meaning to be found in nearly every design that connects with the overarching story surroundingHannibal.
Will Graham does not discover that Hannibal is the Chesapeake Ripper until the season 1 finale.
Here is a look at the deeper meaning behind every murder tableau as seen inHannibal.
Each of them serves to reflect aconflict Will Graham is undergoingpersonally.
The Wound Man is based on medieval surgical texts that demonstrate a variety of battle injuries.
He cannot help but express his infatuation with anatomy and classic sketches.
It also gives introspection toHannibal Lecters earlier murders committedin America.
The Human Totem pole serves to exemplify how killers value their trophies.
It also hints at an underlying sentimentality in Hannibal the show hasn’t explored.
Are you going to let his love go to waste?"
However, the flowers in the victim’s stomach could have an underlying meaning aside from mocking Jack.
That implies these killings are a part of a courtship, according to Alana.
These displays are figuratively both flirtations and are the stepping stones to their romance.
Will describes the tableau when he profiles the scene as, “A valentine on a broken man.”
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It was created in his youth during the period he would admire the originalPrimaveraat the Uffizi Gallery.
It reveals deeper context to Hannibal’s admiration of fine arts and also tipsWill off to where Hannibal ishiding.
In modern-day, Hannibal is seen sketching thePrimaverabut imposing Will and Bedelia into his rendition instead.
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