Then there are the statements surrounding their bitterness or self-pity. They will complain about how much they have done or given and lament where it has gotten them. The Narcissist feels undeserving of any suffering or death. They believe they should be immune from such perils of life, and their delusions of being such a wonderful person make their end seem so unfair.
Some Narcissists still make room for their grandiosity and make statements implying their greatness or specialness will never be replaced. They might say things like, “You’ll never meet someone like me again,” or “This world wasn’t big enough for me anyway.” Their pride will not allow them to accept defeat, so they want to leave with the impression that they are bigger or better than what this world could offer.
On the other hand, some Narcissists will adopt a defensive attitude and flat out refuse to accept that this is how it ends. They are likely to make statements such as, “I’m not dying; this is just a phase,” “This isn’t the time or place,” or “I will know when I am ready, but this isn’t it.” These statements are likely to come from a Narcissist who has always had their way and feels they can control death, refusing to accept that the reach of their power and influence has limitations.
Other expected statements will be to protect their false image and help them maintain control even beyond the grave. Flying monkeys will be instructed to keep certain smear campaigns going. Other instructions would be that everyone knows what they accomplished or how wonderful they were. The objective is that the Narcissist wants to be remembered how they want to be remembered.
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