INTRODUCTION
In the film Titanic (1997), Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Rose (Kate Winslet) meet each other on the fated RMS Titanic, which is fated to be sunk at the hands of a stray iceberg. Their quest to survive is framed within this sweeping historical tale, and surrounded by many characters, each exemplifying their own usage of psychological concepts. The character of Caledon Hockley (Billy Zane) displays a classic example of narcissistic personality disorder, while Jack displays his placement on all of the "Big Five" personality traits throughout the course of the movie.
PSYCHOLOGICAL CONCEPT ONE: Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a disorder that leaves an individual ...