selfishness theme

A character is concerned excessively or exclusively, for themself or their own advantage, pleasure, or welfare, regardless of others.

24 total · 1 choice · 10 major · 13 minor

StoryLevelMotivation
movie: Gone with the Wind (1939) choice The heroine Scarlett was vain and self-absorbed. Rhett repeatedly scolded her for having no consideration for anyone but herself and caring for nothing but money.
as1985e2x10 major Elma was miserly and selfish. Mildred said this was why she couldn't grow a pumpkin large enough to win the Yarborough County pumpkin-growing contest.
futurama6x02 major Brannigan demonstrated extreme selfishness by hoarding all the supplies for himself after he and Leela got marooned.
movie: A Message from Mars (1913) major Horace Parker is the embodiment of selfishness
movie: Citizen Kane (1941) major time and again Kane was called selfish and self-loving
movie: Gappa the Triphibian Monster (1967) major People, especially Mr. Funazu and Professor Tonooka acted selfishly, showing only interest in their own ambitions, and did not take account that the baby Gappa was suffering.
nightgallery0x01b major Claudia Menlo stated explicitly that her only preoccupation was herself.
talesoftheunexpected2x05 major Sandra was extraordinarily selfish and stole Dr. Ganderbai's car.
tz1959e3x22 major Fitzgerald was egomaniacal beyond belief.
tz1985e1x01a major Peter-A was a stereotypical self-centered corporate dirt bag.