Patrick Bateman
Patrick Bateman is a fictional character from Bret Easton Ellis's novel 'American Psycho,' first published in 1991. He is depicted as a wealthy and narcissistic investment banker living in Manhattan during the 1980s, embodying the excesses and moral vacuity of yuppie culture. Bateman is notorious for his violent tendencies, which serve as a critique of capitalism and consumerism. Despite being a satirical portrayal of a sociopathic character, he has become a cultural icon, often misunderstood and idolized by contemporary audiences, particularly in online forums.
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Patrick Bateman is a character obsessed with designer labels and status in the novel American Psycho.
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Patrick Bateman is the often suited and sometimes blood-drenched fictional character from 'American Psycho'.
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Patrick Bateman is a character in 'American Psycho' who details his daily beauty regimen in a satirical manner.
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