Selfishness and Spoiling

Victor is spoiled by his mother and sisters, and his selfishness—though partly a product of their indulgence—causes harm to everyone around him, highlighting the destructive effects of overprotection and entitlement.

Victor's tantrum, driven by selfishness, forces Mamma to give up her chance at happiness, highlighting his spoiled nature.

Daisy Blow's self-centered imposition of her taste and her pampered poodle exemplify selfishness and indulgence.

May's sisters mock Mr. Robinson's appearance and proposal, showing their self-absorption, while May's own emotional turmoil is dismissed.

Victor's selfishness is attributed to his mother and sisters spoiling him, never giving him a chance to be otherwise.