Characteristics of Becker

The character of Becker in the film "M" had many childlike qualities, which drew in his victims. These qualities that Becker possessed, he exploited to his own gain. The children immediately gave him their trust because of his ability to relate to them, and he knew that. But I really don't think this was really an alter ego, because he seemed to have these traits all the time. Inside he was really a sick man, …

…want to be trusting, because that means security, love, and friendship. This is a human weakness wanting to have people in their lives they can trust, because most people do not prefer to be alone. So when a man or a woman comes up to them, offering them the world on a silver platter, they want to believe that is what they are getting. Which in these cases turns out to be a terrible opposite.