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“Scapegrace leaped up. “I am the Killer Supreme! I make murder into an art form!” Skulduggery hit him again and Scapegrace did a little twirl before falling.” quote by Derek Landy
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“Scapegrace leaped up. “I am the Killer Supreme! I make murder into an art form!” Skulduggery hit him again and Scapegrace did a little twirl before falling.”

Derek Landy

About This Quote

Source Novel: Skulduggery Pleasant: The Faceless Ones, 2010

A villain boasts turning murder into art, highlighting the glorification of violence.

In simple terms: Violence is portrayed as art.

Key Takeaway

Beware glorifying harm.

Themes

violence art ego

Mood

dark satirical

Type

literary cautionary

When to use this quote

  • crime fiction
  • media analysis
  • ethical debates

Key Concepts

psychology morality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the dangers of romanticizing violence?
  • How does language affect perception of harm?
A Different Perspective

Such self‑importance can desensitize audiences to real suffering.

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