Narcissism in Literature
Literature is amazing because it covers all sort of topics from real life stories to epic tales of the hero versus the mighty demon. It also covers real life psychological disorders and while a lot of characters in fiction may be made up they can have very real psychological problems. This paper will be looking at Armand from “Desiree’s Baby”, Montresor from “The Cask of Amontillado”, and Sykes from “Sweat” and determining if they are indeed narcissistic and if so determine if it is just narcissistic traits of their personality or the psychological disorder. To start we need to cover what narcissism really is and at its base “Narcissism is a term used to describe a pre-occupation with the self, and on one’s own wants, needs, and desires” (clevelandclinic). Question now is how we might measure that, and the best way is to look at the traits of narcissism and “the Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI) is the most commonly used measure of the trait” (Webber 74).
The ego is the first thing we associate with narcissism and every single person on the planet has an ego, so can we all be considered narcissistic? Because it is how the ego affects us and how it is applied that makes it narcissistic. Egos can make people more judgmental, manipulative, approval hungry, a need to always be right, and feelings of superiority.
Young children face a real challenge with parental influence and influence from other children and adults. In fact, “the present
- While children are influenced by many things, there are no stronger influences that that of their parents as they are usually their child’s first playmates and while the world expands with each passing year, parental influence is still one of the greatest factors in determining the ways in which a child will grow and develop.
But it is depending on children age and parent’s skill. Significant to parents how to control their negatives behavior for example making strengthen relationship between children and parent or parent’s mental health being great.
The Great Gatsby is a novel written by the author F. Scotts Fitzgerald in 1925. But the story is based in 1922 this book is mainly about a man named Jay Gatsby. His life story is told to us by a man named Nick Carraway. Nick rents a small house right next to Jay Gatsby’s. It’s located in the West Egg area of Long Island New York. Carraway soon comes to find out that Gatsby is a very mysterious man that is known for throwing the most extravagant parties. He then reconnects with his cousin Daisy Buchanan and her husband Tom Buchanan. They introduce Nick to Daisy's best friend Jordan Baker. Baker proceeds to tell him more about Buchanan’s marriage, and how he is having an affair with a woman named Myrtle Wilson. Later on, in the book Nick Carraway
In the relationship between children and parents, there are vices but also virtues. Children have to deal with the consequences of their parents wrongdoings in society; however, they are also
The lives of children are greatly influenced by the environment they grow up in, and the people they come in contact with. For years, psychologists, researchers, and social workers have studied children, and why they do what they do. All have developed many different perspectives on how to view social problems and the development of individuals.
While children are influenced by many things, there are no stronger influences than that of their parents. Parents are usually their children’s first playmates, and while there world expands with each passing year, parental influence is still one of the greatest factors in determining the ways in which the child will grow and develop.
Personality disorders are pervasive in nature, and are depicted in various mediums from film to novels. Narcissism will be discussed as it pertains to American Psycho; a film made in the early 2000’s to describe a man who lives a double life as a business man and serial killer. The main character in particular, Patrick Bateman displays with themes of Narcissistic Personality Disorder and his case along with the factors that are congruent with Narcissistic Personality Disorder will be discussed throughout.
The essay provides very helpful hints to parents in child rearing. Coben gives vital ideas on how parents can track their children and uncover unhealthy behaviours, which may be destroyers in life. He also warns parents of being too involved in children’s affairs as it results in strained relationships. Coben also encourages parents to stay calm and open up to their children that they are actually spying on them. The ideas presented in the essay are very helpful and instructional for parents.
Narcissism is defined as the love of ones self. Sigmund Freud was the first to use the word to characterize certain character traits. He got the word from the Greek mythological legend Narcissus who saw his reflection in water and fell in love with himself. Freud suggests that all of us have a bit of self love, but when self love goes extreme it can be a problem and is considered a pathological problem. Nora from “The Doll House,” only exuded narcissistic behavior because she was treated like a doll. She was spoiled and only thought that that was how she was supposed to behave in order to get what she wanted or to please the men in her
Narcissism personality disorder according to DSM-V is (and now also in Section II of DSM-5) describe “a pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy . . .,” indicated by five or more of the following: (a) a grandiose sense of self-importance; (b) preoccupation with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love; (c) beliefs of being special and unique; (d) requirements of excessive admiration; (e) a sense of entitlement; (f) interpersonal exploitativeness; (g) lack of empathy; (h) envy of others; and (i) arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes. Narcissism has been around or studied for thirty years. Rosenfeld thought that that his client had invented an alter ego at first. In the article what part do narcissism play in the narcissistic disorder? It talk about narcissistic disorder arise when an ego-destructive super ego has arisen in the course of development. The article talks about that trauma as a child or infant may also play a big part of narcissism. A large part of narcissistic disorder comes from a wide range of symptoms like self-enhancing and self-serving incentives. (Elsa Ronningstam) described a 21 none year old client that she treated, his parents brought him in to see her and they described him as selfish, inconsiderate, demanding, and demeaning, with threatening and verbally aggressive behavior, and involved in poly substance abuse (pp 434-438). Bob his self-admitted that some
Development of a child have been a thing that most of the parents have been neglecting without noticing that it is very important in the development of a child’s character and social
According to Robert Holmes (2006), the ‘power dynamics between adults and children’ present an important obstacle to the collection of high quality evidence from children. Of course, engagement with children and young people is not always at an individual level. There are a variety of issues to think about when engaging with young children. Children and young people may be shy around unfamiliar adults, even at times even afraid, so it is important to find ways of making them feel safe and secure. Explanations for adults having power over children and young people are willingly established in materialistic and paternalistic declarations of looking out for the young children’s best interests, which is to protect them from harm. Most people including young children are in agreement with the involvement of adults is necessary there are however some critics who question this. Roberts, H. (2008) points out that power dynamics in children’s participation are much messier than is often explicated, and that power isn’t something that children
relationship between the child and parent. When children are under the pressure of strict rules, they
Children enter the world as part of preexisting systems. They enter parental systems and families that already have rules, roles and boundaries, and more are made as children grow and the family develops. These transitions can be confusing and challenging for all members involved leading to feelings of fear, anger and even helplessness. Members within the family
Parents put maturity demands on youth. Parent use their authority to keep children safe and guide children’s choice. At the same time, also listen to children’s point of view to encourage their input on activity choices within specific bounds.