Psychology and Art Conversations
"Narcissism"
Guest: Pınar Sabancı
Moderators: Alper Hasanoğlu, Cengiz Arca
The concept of narcissism has a historical background that extends from mythology to psychoanalysis. This concept has been the subject of numerous studies aimed at understanding an individual's relationship with themselves, their self-image, and their interactions with others.
Cinema: Characters with narcissistic personality traits in cinema are often depicted as egocentric, obsessively self-confident individuals who ignore the needs of others. The stories of these characters address the conflicts and consequences brought about by narcissism. Films such as "American Psycho" (2000) and "The Great Gatsby" (2013) are examples that explore narcissism themes and narcissistic characters.
Literature: Narcissistic characters in literary works are typically portrayed as arrogant, self-absorbed individuals who disregard the feelings of others. The stories of these characters delve into the conflicts, loneliness, and consequences caused by narcissism. For instance, works like F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," Oscar Wilde's "The Picture of Dorian Gray," and Ayn Rand's "The Fountainhead" are well-known examples that tackle narcissism themes.
Opera: Opera provides an important platform to express narcissism themes dramatically and musically. Narcissistic characters are often portrayed as egocentric, attention-seeking individuals who ignore the needs of others. The stories of these characters dramatically narrate the conflicts, destruction, and consequences brought about by narcissism. Operas such as Richard Strauss's "Salome" and Giacomo Puccini's "Tosca" are examples that explore narcissism themes and the tragic stories of narcissistic characters.
Theater: Theater is an effective medium for expressing narcissism themes through live performances and offering the audience a profound emotional experience. Narcissistic characters are depicted on stage as egocentric, manipulative individuals who disregard the needs of others. The stories of these characters bring to the stage the conflicts, loneliness, and consequences caused by narcissism. Plays like William Shakespeare's "Richard III," Henrik Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler," and Tennessee Williams's "A Streetcar Named Desire" are famous works that address narcissism themes and the complex relationships of narcissistic characters.
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