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Patterne, Sir Willoughby

Patterne, Sir Willoughby

epitome of vanity and self-centeredness, tries to dominate all around him. [Br. Lit.: The Egoist in Magill I, 241]
See: Egotism

Patterne, Sir Willoughby

his egotism spelled his defeat. [Br. Lit.: The Egoist, Magill I, 241-242]
See: Egotism

Patterne, Sir Willoughby

egoist’s actions lead to self-defeat. [Br. Lit.: The Egoist, Magill I, 241–242]
See: Irony
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