The revenges of Hannibal Lecter in the novel of Hannibal Rising (2006) by Thomas Harris

The purpose of this thesis is to discuss the main character Hannibal Lecter from Thomas Harris novel entitled Hannibal Rising (2006). Theme of this novel is revenge, because in this character there are factors that make the main character really want to take revenge. In this research using descriptive qualitative method. There are three analyzes regarding this thesis, such as (1) analysis of Hannibal's characterization, (2) the causes of Hannibal's revenge, and (3) the ways of Hannibal do his of revenge. It all describes the factors that cause the main character Hannibal Lecter to avenge them. Researcher uses two theories, including New Criticism and Psychoanalysis. Because this thesis discusses the main character and also shows some aspects of Hannibal Lecter's psychology in this novel. Answers to those three parts of analyzing above, such as (1) Hannibal is giving affection and curiosity/thirst of knowledge, (2) because there are five deserters who robbed everything inside Hannibal’s house and kill and also eat his beloved sister. That event makes Hannibal remind it until it’s carried away in his dream until he grows up, and for (3) Hannibal murdered those five deserters in various ways. The results of this thesis show that Hannibal is described as a serial killer because he has avenged his revenge by killing the victims one by one. The severe trauma he experienced since he was an adult eventually made him a serial killer.