Argument Writing

Frankenstein should be subtitled “The Modern Narcissus”. Victor exhibits all the characteristics of the narcissistic personality disorder.He has a self of self-importance, preoccupation with fantasies of unlimited success, exhibitionism, cool indifference or feelings of rage in response to criticism, and interpersonal disturbances. Disturbances including exploitativeness, alternation between over idealization and devaluation, and lack of empathy. He also demonstrates the paradoxical nature of narcissism where self-love exists with self-hate. His fragile self-esteem results in a sense of entitlement, the expectation of receiving special favors from others without assuming reciprocal responsibilities. In addition, Victor pursues fantasies of unlimited power and glory with a pleasureless, monomaniacal intensity. He experiences the profound depression often accompanying a narcissistic disorder: dejection, loss of interest in the external world, inability to love, and a lowering of self-esteem, culminating in an expectation of punishment. It is as if he has internalized a poisonous object, the Creature, who is now consuming his heart. Frankenstein should be subtitled “The Modern Narcissus”. Victor exhibits all the characteristics of the narcissistic personality disorder.He has a self of self-importance, preoccupation with fantasies of unlimited success, exhibitionism, cool indifference or feelings of rage in response to criticism, and interpersonal disturbances. Disturbances including exploitativeness, alternation between over idealization and devaluation, and lack of empathy. He also demonstrates the paradoxical nature of narcissism where self-love exists with self-hate. His fragile self-esteem results in a sense of entitlement, the expectation of receiving special favors from others without assuming reciprocal responsibilities. In addition, Victor pursues fantasies of unlimited power and glory with a pleasureless, monomaniacal intensity. He experiences the profound