Among the most seductive qualities is the ability to make women want to reform you.

The Art of Seduction, The Rake.

In The Art of Seduction, Robert Greene describes the Rake as a charismatic and intoxicating archetype, particularly seductive due to his rebellious and uncontrollable nature.

At first it may seem strange that a man who is clearly dishonest, disloyal, and has no interest in marriage would have any appeal to a woman. What the Rake offers is what society normally does not allow women: an affair of pure pleasure, an exciting brush with danger. A woman is often deeply oppressed by the role she is expected to play She is supposed to be the tender, civilizing force in society, and to want commitment and lifelong loyalty. But often her marriages and relationships give her not romance and devotion but routine and an endlessly distracted mate. It remains an abiding female fantasy to meet a man who gives totally of himself, who lives for her, even if only for a while.

Characteristics of Rake

• The Rake presents himself as both irresistible and flawed, a man hopelessly devoted to pleasure, yet aware of his inability to change. This combination makes him a paradox: exciting yet vulnerable. Women are drawn to him like moths to a flame, believing they can be the one to tame his wildness.

• Rather than alienating women, the Rake’s bad behavior excites and intrigues them. His unapologetic devotion to women makes him "lovable" despite his flaws.

• The Rake doesn’t shy away from his bad name; he polishes it into a masterpiece. His reputation precedes him, creating intrigue and excitement. Women enter his orbit with both curiosity and a competitive desire to "join the club" of those who have conquered, or been conquered by him.

• The Rake’s allure lies in his rebellion against societal conventions. He appears polite and civil on the surface, but his reputation hints at a hidden, incorrigible nature. This duality respectable yet dangerous, makes him unpredictable and exciting.

Berlin from Money Heist (La Casa de Papel)

Berlin from Money Heist is a much closer embodiment of the Rake archetype as described in The Art of Seduction. He possesses many of the qualities that make the Rake dangerously seductive: charisma, flamboyance, and a devil may care attitude that draws people in, especially women.

• Berlin oozes confidence and sophistication. He speaks eloquently, carries himself with grace, and radiates an aura of refinement. His charm disarms those around him, even when they know he’s dangerous or morally questionable.

• He is unapologetically hedonistic, indulging in fine clothes, exquisite tastes, and romantic escapades. He lives for beauty, passion, and thrill, embodying the Rake’s disdain for conventional morality and restraint.

• His illness and reflections on mortality make him appear vulnerable and introspective, which he uses to elicit sympathy and deepen his connection with others. His moments of philosophical musings and self-awareness make him seem like a tragic figure, a flawed man women might want to "save" or reform.

• Like any true Rake, Berlin has a rebellious streak and an air of danger. He flaunts societal norms and takes pleasure in breaking rules, making him thrilling to be around.

• Berlin is well aware of his reputation as a manipulative, charming, and morally ambiguous figure. He doesn’t shy away from it, instead, he embraces and amplifies it. He uses his bad name to intrigue and captivate those around him.