human self-esteem need theme
One or another of a character's ego related needs is featured. For example, the theme may pertain to the need for things like recognition, status, importance, and respect from others.
Examples
"the desire for fame" and "the need to feel useful to society" are "human self-esteem need" themes as they express a human's need or desire for some form of recognition from others.
4 total · 3 major · 1 minor
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| ahh2x32 | major | Camilla humiliated Henry pointing out that he hen-pecked by his wife, Samantha. Henry then decided to go out into the world and make a profession so that he could come home with some pride. |
| ahp5x34 | major | The story was in part about a condemned man's need/desire for dignity in his final moments. |
| rbt1985e3x01 | major | Mr. Bigelow, who was diminutive in statue, longed to be the size of a normal man, if not larger. One gathers that being small in size made him feel inferior. |
| columbo1971e3x04 | minor | The projectionist Roger White was studying about real-estate as a means to better his lot in life. |