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Analysis Of Love In L. A. By Dagoberto Gilbs

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Merriam-Webster dictionary defines egotism as "the feeling or belief that you are better, more important, more talented, etc., than other people". This narcissism can be seen most prominent in the bustling metropolis where self-love is proclaimed: Los Angeles. This story takes place in L.A. and the main character Jake is without a doubt, superficial, egotistic, and will do anything and everything he needs to do to get what he desires. While the stories of love everyone around the world is accustomed to are the ones in which the girl meets the guy and they both fall in love instantaneously and live happily ever after deeply in love; Love in L.A. by Dagoberto Gilbs puts a new twist on an age-old motif that still resonates with the world today. As a result of Jake’s superficial disposition, he hits the car waiting patiently in front of him because he was …show more content…

While any other regular person would check to make sure no one involved in a car crash was hurt, our main character Jake “considered driving past the Toyota but was afraid the traffic ahead would make it too difficult” (43) so he then proceeds to get out of his car and slams “the door twice to make sure it was closed fully and to give himself another second more” (43) to compose himself for his debut and of course make sure nothing has happened to his pride and joy known as his car. “Though the car’s beauty was secondary to its ability to start and move, the body and paint were clean except for a few minor dings. This stood out as one of his few clear-cut accomplishments over the years” (43). Jake does not see that everyone he is criticizing can afford the things he is dreaming of, and he could too if he stepped outside his fantasy world for half a second. If he cared about anything other than himself and his car, Jake would be able to realize

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