Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Would American Psycho's ending be considered an example of the Deus Ex Machina?

If not, what is missing?Would American Psycho's ending be considered an example of the Deus Ex Machina?
No. The ending was purposefully abstract. While everything was "set right" at the end, it was done ironically. In typical 'deus ex machina' examples, the ending uses conventions that are recognized as unoriginal and seem forced.Would American Psycho's ending be considered an example of the Deus Ex Machina?
No.

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