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Egotism Baxter, Ted TV anchorman who sees himself as most important news topic. [TV: “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” in Terrace, II, 70] symbol of egotism because of its aloofness and independence. [Animal Symbolism: Mercatante, 49] sees himself as extremely important in literary world. [Br. Lit.: New Grub Street, Magill I, 647–649] symbol of self-centeredness. [Flower Symbolism: Flora Symbolica, 176] falls in love with his reflection in pond. [Gk. Myth.: Brewer Handbook, 745; Rom. Lit.: Metamorphoses] portraying politician Crawford; self-gain as tour de force. [Am. Lit.: Number One] epitome of vanity and self-centeredness, tries to dominate all around him. [Br. Lit.: The Egoist in Magill I, 241]
his egotism spelled his defeat. [Br. Lit.: The Egoist, Magill I, 241-242] egocentric, wily fraud. [Br. Lit.: Bleak House] self-centered rat. [Children’s Lit.: Charlotte’s Web] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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