Homelander: Narcissistic Personality Disorder (Spoilers)
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A psychological breakdown of Homelander's narcissism. The boys expertly intertwines mental health into the narrative. Initially, the enemy is easy to hate. Once we see his tragic circumstances we remember his humanity. Everyone copes with abuse and neglect in different ways. Homelander doesn't need demonization, what he really requires is love and support. Throughout the series, people only show respect for his power. Everyone treats this misunderstood person as a tool to be exploited. His paranoia, manipulative tactics, and unchecked aggression come from his circumstances. Homelander's character is essential to spread awareness of the impacts of narcissism. Jennette McCurdy is a real-life example of what can happen when a narcist has power over someone else. Having social resources in times of need can make a world of difference. Although empathizing with a villain can be difficult, extending charity is crucial.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:25 The Psychology of a God
4:36 Compound Empathy
Music Used:
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Identity Crisis - Myuu
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Collapse - Myuu
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Disintegrating - Myuu
Videos Used:
Homelander Good Guy Edit Video
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Homelander Broken
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Sources:
Etiology of NPD
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK556001/
Narcissistic Personality Disorder General Info
www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20366662
@Thenamelessnarcissist 6 ай бұрын
Though his character is obviously exaggerated for the purposes of entertainment, he is by far one of the most realistic depictions of NPD I’ve seen in media
@putrescentvermin Жыл бұрын
I love this analysis of Homelander’s psyche. You’re underrated.
@verybarry3317 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much I’m glad you enjoyed the breakdown!
@thebob-eexperience1762 11 ай бұрын
I despise Homelander, yet at the same time pity him. He wants to be loved, yet has the inability to express it without selfish gain. He has no real friends, and people show him admiration only for his powers and those who truly know his true nature fear him for that same reason.
@AnnaGreenMoon Жыл бұрын
Um, he actually can have more conditions because of trauma. He has PTSD or cPTSD that can be a trigger for DID (and we him talking with some part of himself that tells him he will save him as always, so, and DID can develop before the age of 9). He also shows some BPD, ASPD, NPD traits too. And it's really accurate to a real human coping mechanism due trauma. He has more than one.
@verybarry3317 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for pointing that out. I should’ve put that in my video, but the focus was on his npd for this breakdown. I agree, seems like he’s suffering from more than one mental illness. Thanks for sharing!
@damianstarks3338 Жыл бұрын
Perfect/accurate analysis.
@verybarry3317 8 ай бұрын
Thanks I appreciate it!
@irladovelasquez975 Жыл бұрын
Ngl homelander needs some love and he needs to become hero instead of villain
@broncenicolai 11 ай бұрын
I have aspd i once knew someone with npd like his ego seemed really big but he was so easy to offend and he was fragile at his core but i dont believe he can be helped like he would get angry for no reason and behave like a brat i got tired and bored of him quickly and he was a dick to my other friends like you can say anything to me but not my friends