He knows what he feels, what he lacks, and what he needs to have (or at least longs to have) in order to experience joy.
question as to if R3 can be classifed as a psychopath if he feels and is aware of his own emotions
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His possession of power includes the domination of women, but he despises them far more than desires them.
Creon's misogyny
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Though they know that he is dangerous, the followers help him advance to his goal, which is the possession of supreme power.
speaks to how bystanders / people who stand by evil power only add fuel to the fire
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He has always had wealth; he was born into it and makes ample use of it.
reminds me of politics today and how (often times) having familial political power and money can gain one a spot in power
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The winners arouse his regard insofar as he can use them for his own ends; the losers arouse only his scorn.
Hitler and the divison between the Aryan race and the Jews
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He hates it because it gets in his way
reminds me of LOTF and the rebellion against rules / the law that is displayed in the boy's society
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He has a grotesque sense of entitlement, never doubting that he can do whatever he chooses. He loves to bark orders and to watch underlings scurry to carry them out. He expects absolute loyalty, but he is incapable of gratitude.
connects to Communist of Fascist leaders and their sense of infalibility and perfection in their leadership (which in turn is widely oppressive)
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