What is francis dolarhyde?

Francis Dolarhyde is a fictional character from Thomas Harris's novel "Red Dragon," which was first published in 1981. He is also known as "The Tooth Fairy" or "The Red Dragon" in the novel.

Dolarhyde is a disturbed and psychopathic serial killer who believes he is transforming into the mythical Red Dragon creature described in the William Blake painting "The Great Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed in Sun." He has a traumatic past that includes being physically and emotionally abused by his grandmother, which contributes to his violent tendencies.

Dolarhyde targets families, specifically murdering them in their homes, and has a fixation on William Blake's works. He also struggles with a split personality, alternating between his "normal" self and his violent alter ego.

Throughout the novel, Dolarhyde becomes infatuated with a blind co-worker named Reba McClane, whom he starts a relationship with. This connection leads to internal conflicts within Dolarhyde as he struggles with his impulses to kill and his desire for human connection.

In the end, Dolarhyde's obsession with becoming the Red Dragon ultimately leads to his downfall, as he is pursued and ultimately defeated by FBI profiler Will Graham.

"Red Dragon" was later adapted into a film in 2002, with actor Ralph Fiennes portraying Francis Dolarhyde.