From Bandits:
(Lucy said), “I began to realize I don’t know much at all about men. I’ve never imagined being one.”
“I’ve never imagined being a girl,” Jack said. He paused a moment and said, “No, I don’t think it’s possible.”
“You don’t seem aware of yourself.”
“Well, I catch myself posing every once in a while.”
“You’re aware of it when you’re not being yourself.”
“I’m not sure what we’re talking about.”
I guess I should’ve specified it as self-awareness. LaBrava has at least one very similar conversation about posing for a photo vs. being self-unaware (or not being aware of yourself, if it’s not the same thing). The dictionary definition self-aware (essentially, having a balanced and honest view of your own personality) doesn’t really match what Lucy and Jack are talking about. And apparently Jack’s not too sure himself. I asked my cousin what he thought of the term self awareness and his response was similar to the dictionary.
It also seems like I recall characters talking about sort of the opposite of self-awareness. In the sense of being aware of your surroundings. Maybe that’s keeping with the ongoing theme John’s pointed out; looking for opportunities to better their situation.
