symbolism of silence of the lambs.....?

Question

anyone knows the symbols of this film?

Do Hannibal's words have any specific meaning for phycology?

what does Claris 's state of movements in the film symbolises?

and finally butterflies Buffalo and generally all the things in there have any special message from phycology?

Answer 1

I remember that the butterflies were supposed to be a symbol for meatmorphasis. Buffalo Bill wanted to become a woman. I don't remember the rest.

Answer 2

Not to be nitpicky, but phycology is the scientific study of algae. I'm thinking you meant psychology...