Hannibal Lecter is a very well educated Doctor and psychiatrist. He is a gifted scholar with excellent manners and politeness, his cultured and sophisticated demeanor mask the personality of a hedonistic, cannibal, serial killer who enjoys to manipulate. Hannibal speaks ever politely and elegantly in the way he addresses people. Hannibal is charming He knows he's Smarter than most people but he rarely feels the need to flaunt his intellect. He can read people easily with his attention to detail.