To write a narcissist character with personality

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ahhhhh ok, i thought what i was doing before was more ¨noob like¨ because i was keeping each speaker separate before, was trying something new in the edits, which i will note down not to do. And i used the brackets since using ---> : <--- didnt really look right to me visual wise, and besides using ---> : <---- what are some suggestions in mind i could use if not this ¨ : ¨

do you mean in drafts or in the novel itself?

 

[Deleted member 113259]

To write a narcissistic character you have to show delusion. Have a character's inner thoughts not match reality. In a third-person view; you can easily do this by simply having the narrator disagree with the character. I write mine in first person so it's a lot of fun to come up with ways to clue the audience in that he's delusional, "cheers that oddly sounded like boos" for example.

As far as dialogue is concerned, along with showing delusion you also must consider what are they delusional about. In most cases, it's their own grandeur. So you have to make them show-boaty and prideful. e.g. "You think the likes of you deserve to be in the same room as me?"

You then have to be careful that you're not having the character present themselves as a chuunibyou, so you have to actually give your character charisma when they talk. Whenever they're insulted, they have a comeback and can insult anyone with wit.

E.g. "You only think of yourself!"

"Who else do you see that's worthy of my praise?"

They can also explain their situation in a way that makes them look the most rational and capable. To do this they admit to minor errors. Don't fall into the trap of having a narcissist never admit fault. This makes them one note. Have them admit minor faults, but in the greater picture, they are always building their image. Even allow them to criticize others for traits they share.

E.g. "This coming from the man that couldn't even take out a single mountain troll?"

"On a stormy night, I had grown impatient I admit. So I headed to the assigned target on my lonesome. A mountain troll is a strong opponent with regenerative abilities. You ought not to underestimate them simply to bring me down. Your head will serve as the toll you pay for such an error.

Even still I was having no trouble with the fight itself. Against three mountain trolls, I had brilliantly fought in a way that I was able to tear at the flesh of one before the others came close, and then switch targets once they did. Slowly but surely this method would lead to the destruction of the trolls, but the rainfall was too dreadful for anyone to anticipate. The base of the trolls was completely flooded, eventually, I slipped in a pool of water near the edge and fell to my non-demise. To claim it was an issue in combat skill that did me in is plain stupidity. Rather isn't it a great feat that I managed to survive such a fall?"


Keep in mind that narcissists get a lot of practice in talking so naturally they're good at it.

 

[TheMonotonePuppet]

To write a narcissistic character you have to show delusion. Have a character's inner thoughts not match reality. In a third-person view; you can easily do this by simply having the narrator disagree with the character. I write mine in first person so it's a lot of fun to come up with ways to clue the audience in that he's delusional, "cheers that oddly sounded like boos" for example.

As far as dialogue is concerned, along with showing delusion you also must consider what are they delusional about. In most cases, it's their own grandeur. So you have to make them show-boaty and prideful. e.g. "You think the likes of you deserve to be in the same room as me?"

You then have to be careful that you're not having the character present themselves as a chuunibyou, so you have to actually give your character charisma when they talk. Whenever they're insulted, they have a comeback and can insult anyone with wit.

E.g. "You only think of yourself!"

"Who else do you see that's worthy of my praise?"

They can also explain their situation in a way that makes them look the most rational and capable. To do this they admit to minor errors. Don't fall into the trap of having a narcissist never admit fault. This makes them one note. Have them admit minor faults, but in the greater picture, they are always building their image. Even allow them to criticize others for traits they share.

E.g. "This coming from the man that couldn't even take out a single mountain troll?"

"On a stormy night, I had grown impatient I admit. So I headed to the assigned target on my lonesome. A mountain troll is a strong opponent with regenerative abilities. You ought not to underestimate them simply to bring me down. Your head will serve as the toll you pay for such an error.

Even still I was having no trouble with the fight itself. Against three mountain trolls, I had brilliantly fought in a way that I was able to tear at the flesh of one before the others came close, and then switch targets once they did. Slowly but surely this method would lead to the destruction of the trolls, but the rainfall was too dreadful for anyone to anticipate. The base of the trolls was completely flooded, eventually, I slipped in a pool of water near the edge and fell to my non-demise. To claim it was an issue in combat skill that did me in is plain stupidity. Rather isn't it a great feat that I managed to survive such a fall?"


Keep in mind that narcissists get a lot of practice in talking so naturally they're good at it.

This is great. How do you save messages like this to look back on for inspiration?

 

[Deleted member 113259]

This is great. How do you save messages like this to look back on for inspiration?

Thank you.

 

[Prince_Azmiran_Myrian]

This is great. How do you save messages like this to look back on for inspiration?

Theres a bookmark icon top right for each message

 

[Whitephantom]

To write a narcissistic character you have to show delusion. Have a character's inner thoughts not match reality. In a third-person view; you can easily do this by simply having the narrator disagree with the character. I write mine in first person so it's a lot of fun to come up with ways to clue the audience in that he's delusional, "cheers that oddly sounded like boos" for example.

As far as dialogue is concerned, along with showing delusion you also must consider what are they delusional about. In most cases, it's their own grandeur. So you have to make them show-boaty and prideful. e.g. "You think the likes of you deserve to be in the same room as me?"

You then have to be careful that you're not having the character present themselves as a chuunibyou, so you have to actually give your character charisma when they talk. Whenever they're insulted, they have a comeback and can insult anyone with wit.

E.g. "You only think of yourself!"

"Who else do you see that's worthy of my praise?"

They can also explain their situation in a way that makes them look the most rational and capable. To do this they admit to minor errors. Don't fall into the trap of having a narcissist never admit fault. This makes them one note. Have them admit minor faults, but in the greater picture, they are always building their image. Even allow them to criticize others for traits they share.

E.g. "This coming from the man that couldn't even take out a single mountain troll?"

"On a stormy night, I had grown impatient I admit. So I headed to the assigned target on my lonesome. A mountain troll is a strong opponent with regenerative abilities. You ought not to underestimate them simply to bring me down. Your head will serve as the toll you pay for such an error.

Even still I was having no trouble with the fight itself. Against three mountain trolls, I had brilliantly fought in a way that I was able to tear at the flesh of one before the others came close, and then switch targets once they did. Slowly but surely this method would lead to the destruction of the trolls, but the rainfall was too dreadful for anyone to anticipate. The base of the trolls was completely flooded, eventually, I slipped in a pool of water near the edge and fell to my non-demise. To claim it was an issue in combat skill that did me in is plain stupidity. Rather isn't it a great feat that I managed to survive such a fall?"


Keep in mind that narcissists get a lot of practice in talking so naturally they're good at it.

Thanks! I’ll note these down to form a basis on my character

do you mean in drafts or in the novel itself?

The novel itself

 

[Placeholder]

I don't know how to give advice, but I do want to try my hand at dialogue for that... hmmm... maybe like:

"You knocked into my experiment!" I shouted, embarrassed as all get out.
The girl in white clothes smiled amusedly at me, a cat-like, half-lidded stare just pressuring me into being even more flustered. She moved assuredly right up into my space, placing her hand on my shoulder.
Personal bubble, girl! You heard of it before?
"Don't worry. I already forgive you for setting near me," she said magnanimously, before frizzing up my carefully tended cornrows.
My eye twitched.
"It's a slight upon the world if you don't quickly clean your issues for me, so do so. Then wipe my shoes," she commanded as evidently as if she said the sky was blue.
"Girl... what the fuck, bitch? Who are you?" I exclaimed, looking at her with aghast askance.
Her face froze for a second, blinking for nearly ten seconds straight.
"I'm sorry. Could you repeat that question?" she asked with a befuddled tone.
"Who. Are. You?" I practically spelled out.
"I'm... me." She looked me up and down with a grimace of disbelief. Her head just shakes back and forth, her eyes squinting.
"Hahahahaha!" she chuckled deep from within her throat, literal tears of laughter falling from her light green eyes. "You are amusing. Who am I?" It appeared as if I had made her day with my apparently hilarious comedy.
My lips pulled back in a worried smile, more a baring of teeth than any shared amusement.
"Seriously though... who are you?"
"You can't be serious. I refuse to believe that a child so idiotic exists." she said, with veritable, back-breaking, tons of condescension weighing each and every syllable.
"You are literally a high school student just like me," I laugh out angrily.
"And? I am me. That should be enough to put me head and shoulders above you," she states simply, eyes still searching my face for any admiration of her.

More subtly: Hey sweetie, I know you're new here but you shouldn't set up your experiment in other people's workspaces. ... Oh, whoops, it looks like you splashed some of your goop on my shoes, please be more careful, 'k? ... Oh, I'm really glad a human managed to test into courses here, I know it's hard for you people, it can be hard for us, even. :tousles hair:. Let me know if you need any help next time, some of these courses can be challenging.
> They can also explain their situation in a way that makes them look the most rational and capable. To do this they admit to minor errors.

Helps if they're setting themselves up as the hero of their own personal narrative. Even as they're doing DARVO crap or puffing up stuff as the absolute best or worse, even if it's just a popsicle from the corner store.