Dexter is a dark show about a forensic blood spatter analyst who kills criminals who have evaded the justice system. Dexter is an anti-hero because he takes danger off of the street making him a hero, but he since he does it through murder, that puts a cynical twist on his character.
Ichabod Crane falls under the category of anti-hero as well. The story starts off with Crane as a beloved school teacher who is praised by the people of his town, until he is soon to be truly discovered by readers as a greedy and manipulative man trying to marry Katrina Van Tassel for his own personal gain.
Both anti-hero have characteristics of dark minds, manipulation and being with a woman for the wrong reasons. Ichabod Crane was one for witchcraft; eerie situations did not bother him. Along with Dexter who strategically kills criminals and then covers up the evidence. The manipulative sides of both characters reveal how cynical they really are. Dexter lures his victims into a trap so he can kill them, while Crane plans out his successful and comfortable future with Katrina as long as he gets her father's money. And finally being with their significant others for the wrong reason. Dexter was almost programmed to have no emotions, leaving his girlfriend as a cover up for his double life. Whereas Ichabod Crane is trying to use Katrina Von Tassel to secure his future as a rich landowner.
In the end, both anti-heroes have the same motives. Dexter's being to kill for personal gain and personal fill with a girlfriend as a cover- up. And Ichabod Crane's purpose to win over the heart of Katrina Von Tassel for her inheritance, using his innocent popularity throughout the town as a secret disguise. Leaving both characters to lead dark and mysterious lives.
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