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Anne Of Green Gables: Narcissism - Term Papers

Anne Of Green Gables: Narcissism

Narcissism can be seen throughout the book Anne of Green Gables.
Narcissism has been defined by the Oxford Paperback Dictionary as “abnormal
self-love or self admiration”. Narcissism is also synonymous with vanity,
conceit, egotism, self-importance and arrogance. The narcissistic
tendencies in Anne seem to change throughout the book and are often
displayed through her imagination.
When Anne arrives at Green Gables she is an orphan and has never
learned to love anyone but herself, this changes primarily through her
relationships with Matthew, Marilla and Diana. Anne's egotism can be
illustrated in the initial chapter's when Anne is meeting Matthew and
Marilla she asks them if they will ...

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closely with this heroine. Anne
substitutes her victimizing orphan situation for her imagination and
identification with heroines such as Cordelia.
Anne's first meeting with Mrs. Rachel Lynde lays the foundation for
a proper demonstration of vanity. Anne is offended by Mrs. Lynde's
comments about her appearance and this causes her to have a terrible
outburst of anger. Anne must subsequently apologize to Mrs. Lynde. She puts
forth a tremendous display of humility and is very pleased over the
thoroughness of her own apology. Marilla sees Anne “... reveling in the
thoroughness of her abasement.” (p74) Anne comments to Marilla “I
apologized pretty well, didn't I?” (p75) Anne continues to explain to
Marilla that she “boils over” when people make fun of her looks. Marilla
responds by telling Anne that she is a vain little girl and shouldn't
think so much about her looks.
Anne meets Diana and they become “Bosom Friends”. Diana is Anne's
first true friend. Their friendship blossoms and ...

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Added: 3/15/2008 01:43:31 PM
Category: Book Reports
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