The Development of Quoyle's Self-Image in "The Shipping News" Self-image is very important when judging one's character. A high self-image usually means a person thinks highly of themselves, is very sociable and somewhat exerts power and control over others. On the other hand, a low self-image can mean that a person is lonely , is to his or herself and will let others take advantage of them. Self-image can be affected by the experiences one goes …showed first 75 words of 1118 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1118 total…enhanced his self-image. He now thinks optimistically. "He looked at his naked self...Saw he was immense...Yet the effect was more of strength than obesity. He guessed he was at some prime physical point. Middle age not too far ahead, but it didn't frighten him...He pulled on the grey nightshirt which was torn under the arms and clung to his wet back. Again, a bolt of joy passed through him. For no reason"(327).