egocentrism theme

A character manifests an inability to understand or assume any perspective other than their own.

5 total · 4 major · 1 minor

StoryLevelMotivation
futurama3x17 major Bender was totally self-centered and wanted everyone to appreciate his self-perceived greatness.
movie: A Message from Mars (1913) major Horace Parker is exceedingly selfish and egocentric but the Martian teaches him to see the world through the eyes of others
talesoftheunexpected2x07 major Richard(s present to Louise was a copy of his own book.
tz1985e1x01a major Peter-A was a stereotypical self-centered corporate dirt bag.
tz2019e1x04 minor A. Traveler played to Captain Pendelton's ego to get himself pardoned on Christmas Eve.