24 July 2012
Could the green Once-ler be a narcissist... (if you're wondering what brought this on, it was asked on tumblr and I wanted to give my opinion)
After a good hours research (yes that's not lots but it gave me enough to make a point) I have compiled a reason list of why he could be.
So, what is narcissism?
Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by dramatic, emotional behavior, which is in the same category as antisocial and borderline personality disorders.
When you have narcissistic personality disorder, you may come across as conceited, boastful or pretentious. You often monopolize conversations. You may belittle or look down on people you perceive as inferior. You may have a sense of entitlement. And when you don't receive the special treatment to which you feel entitled, you may become very impatient or angry. You may insist on having "the best" of everything — the best car, athletic club, medical care or social circles, for instance.
Screams evil Once-Ler right.
Here's a list of the "symptoms" of NPD he possesses:
Believing that you're better than others Fantasizing about power, success and attractiveness Exaggerating your achievements or talents Expecting constant praise and admiration Believing that you're special and acting accordingly Failing to recognize other people's emotions and feelings Expecting others to go along with your ideas and plans Taking advantage of others Expressing disdain for those you feel are inferior Setting unrealistic goals
(So yeah, I'm gonna get back to writing less depressing stuff, I'm no doctor so this might be the biggest pile of rubbish I've ever come out with but hey, it was a cool idea)
Marshmallows And Narcissism • Opuss № I