Examples Of Narcissism In The Iliad
Although Homer wrote the Iliad around the eighth century, today’s society still sadly relates to narcissism. This psychological disorder conveys a false sense of self-confidence and entitlement. Relating this to people in the present, this psychological phenomenon only rises in numbers every year. According to Sandra L. Brown, a former psychotherapist with a Master in Arts degree, says that “304 million people live in the U.S. One in 25 people will have the disorders. . . which include antisocial personality disorder, sociopath, and psychopath. 304 million divided by 25 = 12.16 million have no conscience. Each antisocial/psychopath will negatively affect approximately 5 partners with their pathology. 12.16 million x 5 = 60.8 million people!”
(Brown). Applying this to the Homeric characters of the Iliad, both Achilles and Agamemnon fall under this category, since their actions rely on their false sense of self-confidence. Their arrogance swells to the point of destroying the Greek army furthermore. Like Agamemnon’s emotionally driven decision to capture Chryseis, people with narcissism will damage others based on how severely they act.
(Brown). Applying this to the Homeric characters of the Iliad, both Achilles and Agamemnon fall under this category, since their actions rely on their false sense of self-confidence. Their arrogance swells to the point of destroying the Greek army furthermore. Like Agamemnon’s emotionally driven decision to capture Chryseis, people with narcissism will damage others based on how severely they act.